The search is on for a site for an underground store for the UK's higher activity radioactive waste, should this be in Cumbria?

There is currently a public consultation going on, now is the time to get involved, please let them know your views.

The West Cumbria Managing Radioactive Waste Safely (MRWS) Partnership has launched a public consultation to consider whether the area should take part in the search for a site for a repository for the UK's higher activity radioactive waste, without any commitment to have it.

A consultation document has been published which sets out the Partnership's initial views on the issues involved and they now want to know what you think. The consultation period will run from 21 November 2011 until 23 March 2012.

This is now the time to get involved and decide what you think would be best for the area.

Please go to the Partnership's website to see details of the consultation. If you would like one or more printed copies of the consultation pack please contact the Partnership. Their freephone contact number is 0800 048 8912 or you can email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

There is a DVD included in the consultation pack which can also be viewed online here. The DVD is a good introduction to the Managing Radioactive Waste Safely process, and the main issues under consideration in this consultation.

If you have questions or want to discuss the issues raised then please attend one of the Community Events which are taking place around the county in January and February.