A bright future ahead

DEVELOPING Britain’s Energy Coast has taken local, national and international expertise.

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Workers want recognition - recruitment challenge

NUCLEAR industry workers want more recognition and support at work.

Cath Richardson, aged “21 twice with a little bit more...!”, is principal of the Lakes College

0538093 Gary McKeating, 40, is Head of Socio Economics for Nuclear Management Partners

The serious business of recycling

ONSIDERING his rapid upward career path in the nuclear sector it’s ironic that Sam Usher’s favourite way of relaxing is hurtling downhill.

Festival to put town on tourism map

IF any one thing symbolises the variety of entertainment on offer on Britain’s Energy Coast then it must be Whitehaven Festival.

0517143 MIKE PARK, 45, is a manager at Sellafield and a memeber of Cokermouth Mountain Rescue

0537757 STEPHEN McCULLOUGH, 39, is Business Development Director for Cumbrian Newspapers

UK at forefront of a low carbon economic revolution

A comprehensive plan to move the UK onto a permanent low carbon footing and to maximise economic opportunities, growth and jobs was published by the Government today.

0534328 COLIN SHARPE, 44, is a Business Development Manager at the Port of Wrokington

0537841 WITH a 10-year track record of success in West Cumbria, Rob Rimmer’s career highlights include the £50m redevelopment of Workington Town Centre and major improvements to Maryport Harbour, including the £3m Wave Centre.

Wind is the future for Walney

DONG Energy and SSE (Scottish and Southern Energy) are the companies behind Walney (UK) Offshore Windfarms Limited.

Top class skills

EDUCATION and skills feature heavily in the Britain’s Energy Coast™ agenda which pledges to deliver training and expertise.

College wants part of the energy coast

ALREADY on the cusp of an exciting £40m extension, Furness College in Barrow is champing at the bit to play a part in county ambitions to be Britain’s Energy Coast™

Power and the glory

WEAK spot blocking Cumbria’s Energy Coast ambitions is its underpowered electricity grid.

Use this survey to tell us what you think about Cumbria and the Energy Coast

Take part in this survey and tell the world about the benefits of living and working on Britain's Energy Coast Cumbria.

Gathering sheer raw energy of wind

Wind power is part of the mix of energy options supported by Cumbria's geography.

Gordon Brown backs energy coast

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has thrown his weight behind west Cumbria’s plan for an energy coast – as he called for all parties to support the nuclear option to secure Britain’s energy needs.