Keeping you up-to-date
EDF Energy plans to build four new EPR reactors – the latest generation nuclear reactors – on two sites in the UK. Subject to receiving planning consent, the first two reactors will be built at Hinkley Point C in Somerset, followed by a second development at Sizewell C in Suffolk.
You can read about Hinkley Point C news by following the links on this page, as well as keeping up-to-date with all the latest developments as they unfold.
8 February 2012: West Somerset students switch on to science
30 January 2012: EDF Energy to spend £30million to mitigate impact
14 December 2011: Interim design acceptance for EPR a major milestone say EDF Energy and AREVA
13 December 2011: EDF Energy announces around £200m of supply chain contracts for UK new nuclear
31 October 2011: EDF Energy submits application for Hinkley Point C to the IPC
18 August 2011: Locals come forward to house construction workers
28 July 2011: EDF Energy announces significant steps on nuclear new build project
11 July 2011: Local firms already benefiting from over £9m worth of Hinkley Point C contracts
1 July 2011: EDF Energy launches consultation on updated park and ride proposals
18 May 2011: EDF Energy commits to the recommendations of the Weightman Report
6 May 2011: Stogursey Lengthsman scheme a success
11 April 2011: Thousands of trees planted as Cannington company secures contract
24 February 2011: EDF Energy to provide £100m community investment
15 February 2011: 5,000 Somerset people predicted to find work on Hinkley Point C
15 December 2010: Application for a temporary jetty submitted
30 November 2010: Local planning application for preparatory works submitted
15 October 2010: Independent research demonstrates support for Hinkley Point C
8 July 2010: EDF Energy sets out how local feedback played key role in shaping plans
7 July 2010: EDF Energy unveils 'Preferred Proposals' for Hinkley Point C
25 June 2010: Stage two of consultation on new nuclear build at Hinkley Point launched
21 January 2010: Consultation on initial proposals closes
11 January 2010: Deadline for first stage of public consultations extended
11 November 2009: Local people to be consulted on plans for new nuclear build
1 September 2009: EDF Energy to carry out investigative works at Hinkley Point
19 March 2009: EDF Energy to nominate site at Hinkley Point
19 January 2009: Public consultation statement released
19 November 2008: Public have their say at EDF exhibitions
14 October 2008: Public consultation on Hinkley Point nuclear plans begin