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Cumbria nuclear project rejected by councillors Cumbria nuclear project rejected by councillors
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Further investigations into building a £12bn underground nuclear waste store in Cumbria have been rejected.Further investigations into building a £12bn underground nuclear waste store in Cumbria have been rejected.
Cumbria County Council vetoed a move to "Stage 4" of the search for a site for the radioactive waste facility.Cumbria County Council vetoed a move to "Stage 4" of the search for a site for the radioactive waste facility.
The stage included detailed geological investigations and discussions over the social and economic implications.The stage included detailed geological investigations and discussions over the social and economic implications.
The county council ruled out Allerdale Borough, although that council was due to vote on the issue. Copeland Borough Council voted in favour the plans. There were huge cheers from environmental campaigners outside the council chamber in Carlisle when the decision was announced.
The council voted seven to three against continuing with the plans.The council voted seven to three against continuing with the plans.
At the meeting Cumbria council leader Eddie Martin said it was the "most courageous and pivotal decision" the council could make. 'Truly represented communities'
Its decision ruled out Allerdale Borough Council's own vote on the issue, whilst Copeland Borough Council had voted in favour.
At the meeting, Cumbria council leader Eddie Martin said it was the "most courageous and pivotal decision" the council could make.
Dr Ruth Balogh, nuclear issues campaigner for West Cumbria and North Lakes Friends of the Earth, said she was "absolutely delighted".
"Our representatives have truly represented the communities of west Cumbria and voted against this option," she said.
"The problems of nuclear waste and where to put it is a UK problem and should not be pushed onto the people of Cumbria."
Earlier, leaders of Copeland borough councillors voted six to one in favour of moving to the next stage, however Cumbria County Council had to agree too.
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