West Cumbria Mining Ltd must wait still longer for a decision on its plans for a coking coal mine under the Irish Sea, off the coast of Cumbria. TIMELINE The Government, which called in the application in 2021 after twice refusing to do so and prompting a public inquiry, has so far postponed its final […]
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Government turmoil delays WCM coal mine decision
West Cumbria Mining Ltd (WCM) is still waiting to hear the fate of its proposed coking coal mine after the government minister responsible for making the decision was sacked. DISMISSAL The company was due to hear today from the Secretary of State for levelling up housing and communities Michael Gove. Prime Minister Boris Johnson last […]
WCM expects July decision on Woodhouse
West Cumbria Mining Ltd (WCM) said the final decision should be made by 7 July on its plans for a coking coal mine off the coast of Cumbria. HISTORY In 2021, the Government called in the plans after previously twice refusing to do so. Cumbria Council also refused to support the plans after previously granting […]