Major developments

Includes information on Hinkley Point C, Nexus, town deals and levelling up

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Hinkley Point C

Information about Hinkley Point C, a multi-billion-pound project that will help to create new jobs, provide electricity and contribute to the local economy

Nexus 25 employment site

Nexus 25 – a new employment site in Taunton

Gravity Enterprise Zone

Gravity forms part of a multi-site Heart of the South West Enterprise Zone. This brownfield site located near Puriton just off Junction 23 of the M5 was once home to the Royal Ordnance Factory.

Pages in Hinkley Point C

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Changes to the Hinkley Point C project

Information on the changes made to the Hinkley Point C project

Socio-Economic Advisory Group

Monitors a set of core indicators (relating to accommodation, tourism, the supply chain, health and community safety) which are reported to government, stakeholders and investors

Hinkley Point C Transport Review Group

Reviewing the Hinkley Point C Travel Plan and Traffic Management Plan with past meeting papers available to read

Transport and infrastructure evidence

Transport and infrastructure evidence for planning policy documents

Hinkley Point C

Information about Hinkley Point C (HPC), a multi-billion-pound project that will help to create new jobs, provide electricity and contribute to the local economy

Hinkley Point C planning

Hinkley Point C planning history, the development of the Consent Order and its requirements

Monitoring the project

Includes details of the Hinkley Point C Transport Review Group and Socio Economic Group

National Grid’s Hinkley Point C Connection Project

Installation of high voltage electricity overhead lines and cabling to connect Hinkley Point C to the National Grid

Hinkley Point Connection Project Portal

This portal provides access to planning documents Hinkley Point Connection Project

Hinkley Point C Community Impact Mitigation Fund

Find out about the Community Impact Mitigation fund and how to apply

Hinkley Point C supply chain

Find out about the Hinkley point C supply chain and how to register

The Local Economy

Information on the local economy relating to Hinkley Point C

Hinkley Point C – Community funding

Funding provided by EDF Energy to support community led projects

Hinkley Housing Projects

Information about the Hinkley accommodation strategy and housing projects

Hinkley Tourism Partnership

Plans to develop and strengthen the tourism industry in Somerset and Exmoor during the development of Hinkley Point C

Hinkley Point C jobs service

Helping you to find available jobs at Hinkley Point C and other local opportunities

Young Hinkley Point C

A skills programme for 16- to 21-year-olds interested in a career at Hinkley Point C

Education and skills for Hinkley Point C

Training facilities and skill centres to help people learn skills to work at Hinkley Point C and the energy sector

Hinkley Point C – Final Topic Papers for Workforce Uplift 1, 2022

Topic papers and reports on how decisions have been made and proposed workforce uplifts for Hinkley Point C Uplift 1, 2022

Community employment hubs

The Employment Hubs are a free employment support service covering several areas in Somerset.

Huntspill Energy Park Link Road Compulsory Purchase Order

Information on the Sedgemoor District Council (Huntspill Energy Park Link Road) Compulsory Purchase Order

Gravity Enterprise Zone Local Community Forum

A platform for delivery partners to engage with local community representatives and stakeholders for feedback during site development

Gravity Local Development Order

The Council has adopted a Local Development Order for the Gravity Enterprise Zone, which is located near Puriton, just off Junction 23 of the M5, previously known as the former Royal Ordnance Factory.

Environmental monitoring

Environmental monitoring schemes are to help minimise impacts and prevent complaints of dust and noise

Bridgwater Tidal Barrier

Information on the tidal barrier to protect Bridgwater and the surrounding communities from flooding