Petition: Nuclear Free Bristol

Nuclear Free Bristol

Despite the fact that Bristol is a major city in close proximity to two nuclear power station sites and  trains carrying nuclear waste pass through the centre of the city every week, Bristol City Council has no say in national nuclear policy. In the interest of public health and safety, South West Against Nuclear believes that Bristol City Council should resume Nuclear Free Local Authority (NFLA) status.

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The NFLA is the local government voice on nuclear issues (civil and military). They aim to:

• Increase local accountability over national nuclear policy
• Identify the impact of national nuclear policy on local communities
• Work to minimize nuclear hazards and increase public safety

NFLA membership would support Bristol’s vision of a low carbon city with high quality life by encouraging training and jobs in renewable energy technology, the reduction of CO2 emissions through energy efficiency and investment in local sustainable energy supplies. Read more

Sign the E-Petition here.

We are now approaching the deadline, (Aug 6th) for our petition to Bristol to regain its status as a nuclear free local authority.

This would show a strong anti nuclear (power and weapons) stance for the city. It would also increase access to resources for the council, supporting them in taking actual steps to reject the nuclear lobby, and improve the safety of citizens. Currently they seem paralysed by their lack of influence in this sphere.

Check out this website for more information, and if you haven't yet signed, and are a Bristol resident, to add your name to the petition:

http://nuclearfreebristol.wordpress.com/