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EDF 'failing' Somerset tourism over Hinkley workers at Pontins

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The exterior of Pontins Brean Sands, taken on a grey overcast day. It has a blue and yellow sign with a crocodile peering over the top, and there are two flag posts in the background. There is a small car park in front of the low single-story building.

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Somerset tourism bosses criticise EDF over Hinkley workers housing at Pontins

Overview

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.

Key points

  • 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.
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