British Energy, the UK's largest electricity generator, is to hold seven public meetings in and around Bradwell to discuss the potential for new nuclear build at the site.

The company owns land to the east of the Magnox station which it is assessing for potential new nuclear development. British Energy is also considering new build at three other sites, Sizewell in Suffolk, Dungeness in Kent and Hinkley Point in Somerset.

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The meetings will provide updates on the company's plans and a presentation from Royal Haskoning, an environmental consulting firm carrying out impact assessments for British Energy's potential new build projects.

Gareth Brett, Head of New Build Development, said: "We want to talk to the local community to ensure all voices are heard before we make a formal planning application to the Department of Energy and Climate Change.

"We believe a new power station will bring significant benefits to the region in terms of employment, infrastructure improvements and investment in the community."

(CD/JM)