New Nuclear Local Authorities Group (NNLAG)

NNLAG is a Local Government Association (LGA) Special Interest Group. NNLAG is the UK’s principal local authority forum for debate and the sharing of knowledge, experience and best practice on new nuclear developments. It consists of 10 Local Authorities from across the UK that already host or are likely to host nuclear new build projects. Find out about its objectives and memberships. 

Studies on the impacts of nuclear and major infrastructure projects

NNLAG commissioned Oxford Brookes University to research the impact of the construction of the nuclear power station, Hinkley Point C, to help local authorities understand how construction of a nuclear power station can affect their area.

It is a useful reference point for project promoters, their teams, the government, and local authorities, be it for nuclear or other infrastructure projects, to better plan for and implement their projects in a way that maximises benefits and minimises negative impacts, to the advantage of all involved.

Hinkley Point C Peak Construction: Impacts monitoring and auditing study (2023-24) was published on 25 November 2024. It reflects impacts at the point of the peak of the power station's construction period. 

Study on the impacts of the early stage construction of the Hinkley Point C (HPC) Nuclear Power Station (2019) was published in December 2019. It considered the early main construction stage from mid 2016 to early 2019.