Hinkley Point concerns...

There are fears that the impact of the Hinkley Point expansion works in the Sedgemoor area isn't being thought out properly.
There are fears that the impact of the Hinkley Point expansion works in the Sedgemoor area isn't being thought out properly.
Somerset County Council's issued its formal views on the finer details of the plans which will see a workforce of over 3000 people move in to the area.
County Hall wants energy firm EDF to pay for a Bridgwater bypass to ease predicted congestion around the town.
Another worry is that the local economy will suffer a boom and bust effect during and after construction.
The council's sent its concerns to the Infrastructure Planning Commission in London.

