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Public drop in sessions to discuss building a facility to dispose of radioactive waste in Allerdale are underway. A group called Allerdale GDF (geological disposal facility) Working Group are hosting the sessions so people can come and say what they think about the idea The first meeting will be on Thursday, July 22, in Thursby Village Hall, and there will be sevral more throughout July and August. The idea of geological disposal is to bury radioactive waste deep underground - something the government believes and claims is a permanent method of disposal. According to the government, A GDF is internationally recognised as the safest long-term solution for this type of waste and having one in the UK will create jobs and guaranteed investment for the host community.
Andrew Thomas speaks to the new clerk of Kendal Town Council Chris Bagshaw about the importance of grass roots democracy and the council’s upcoming priorities. New clerk Chris Bagshaw believes passionately in the role Kendal Town Council plays in ensuring decisions made about the community reflect what local people want. “Our duty is to the people of Kendal,” said Mr Bagshaw, who has been town clerk for around two months. “We start from the view that the town belongs to the people who live in the town and decisions made should reflect their views.” He said the goal of the town council involved what is known as ‘place shaping’ and, to that end, one of the council’s most important roles is being a statutory consultee for planning applications.
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Cumbria s secondary schools could be offered Covid-19 tests when they return after the Christmas holidays.
Some have already signed up to the council pilot to offer students a rapid turnaround test, which gives results in half an hour. It will not be mandatory.
Trinity School in Carlisle said it would take part and has told parents it hoped tests would not cause disruption to lessons.
Cumbria s public health director called it a massive logistical challenge .
The council said about half of its 40 secondary schools will be involved, with talks taking place with head teachers. Consent will be required from parents.