It is reported today in the Allerdale Working Group newsletter that the Council has voted in favour of joining a GDF Community Partnership. The Working Group will as a result start to wind down in favour of a larger and more enduring Community Partnership, expected to be formed in the New Year.

As reported here in October, a Search Area based on the 13 Allerdale District electoral wards has been proposed. As previously announced, the area within the boundary of the Lake District National Park is excluded from consideration. Deep geology beyond the coast is being considered for the siting of the underground elements of a GDF with access from surface facilities on or near the coast.