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Somerset tourism bosses criticise EDF over Hinkley workers housing at Pontins
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Tourism representatives in Somerset have accused EDF Energy of failing to adequately mitigate the economic impact of housing Hinkley Point C nuclear power station workers at the Pontins Brean Sands holiday camp. The site has been closed to holidaymakers and used by workers since 2022. While EDF stated it has invested £2m and provided business support grants and marketing funding, local tourism chairman Alan House claims it is not enough and has called on Somerset Council to take action.
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- Pontins Brean Sands has been used to house around 900 Hinkley Point C workers since 2022.
- Alan House, chairman of Discover Brean, criticised EDF's 'continuing failure' to resolve tourism mitigation.
- EDF stated it has invested £2m in the site and provided business support grants and marketing campaigns.
- Somerset Council expressed concern over a 'lack of urgency' and stated it would consider all options under their legal agreement if discussions fail.