West Cumbria Mining Ltd’s application for a coking coal mine will once more be decided by Michael Gove MP after being previously dismissed as the minister in charge. MINISTERIAL CHANGES The Government initially called in the application in March 2021 by the then secretary of state Robert Jenrick. He ordered a public inquiry following concerns […]
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WCM must wait longer for coal mine decision
West Cumbria Mining Ltd (WCM) must wait a further two months to hear the fate of its plans for a coking coal mine under the Irish Sea off the coast of Whitehaven in Cumbria. CONSIDERATIONS Following a public inquiry, the Department for Levelling Up Housing & Communities has twice deferred issuing its decision. Secretary of […]
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 conditional licences renewed
West Cumbria Mining (WCM) Ltd has been granted final extensions to two conditional licences as it awaits the Government’s decision on the company’s proposed coking coal mine under the Irish Sea. APPLICATIONS The Coal Authority this week granted the approvals as part of the licensing process. The authority received the first application on 15 January […]
WCM undergoes site visit after public inquiry ends
West Cumbria Mining Ltd (WCM) was due to undergo a site visit today by the Planning Inspectorate for the company’s plans for a coking coal mine off the coast of Whitehaven. DECISION WCM proposes to mine the coal which would be processed at the former Marchon chemical works site in Whitehaven for the steel making […]
New minister likely to decide WCM coal mine plans
West Cumbria Mining (WCM)’s plans for a coking coal mine look likely to have the final decision made by a new government minister. CABINET RESHUFFLE The Secretary of State for housing, communities and local government is responsible for making the final decision on the company’s proposals. This follows the move by the previous incumbent Robert […]