The group behind plans for a new nuclear plant at Bradwell-on-Sea has launched a community forum to take questions from those invited to take part.

The first forum on the proposed Bradwell B plant took place on Tuesday (6 October) and included a panel of experts taking questions from selected representatives of local authorities, parish councils, community groups, business groups, regulatory bodies and interest groups. The meeting was chaired by Sandra Fryer, a chartered town planner.

The forums are part of the project's commitment to work alongside the local community in developing the proposals for a new nuclear plant and as plans become more detailed and progress, the forums will be held quarterly. The aim will be to provide updates to community representatives and hear feedback from local people.

The first forum took place online and featured a presentation in response to the recent Stage One consultation. The invited forum members then put questions to the Bradwell B team on a wide range of issues.

Ms Fryer said: ""With over 40 people in the meeting it took some careful planning and goodwill for it to work and I am delighted to say the meeting went very well.

"There were some constructive, challenging questions to the panel of experts. The questions ranged from the big picture nuclear question: do we really need it, through to what the legacy of the development will be for local people."

Bradwell B's Community Relations Manager, Stephen Bray said: "The community forum is an important way for us to hear from representatives of the community, whatever their views, and I hope we can develop constructive working relationships through it. I am looking forward to meeting up with some of the organisations outside of the forum and talking through their issues and ideas."

More information on the community forum can be found on the Bradwell B website here