Hartlepool has been home to two nuclear reactors since 1983. Over the years, the town has been earmarked as a great place for more nuclear development. In spring 2022, the Government’s energy strategy identified Hartlepool as one of the prime places in the country for new nuclear. That is no great surprise. There is significant nuclear licensed land available for development around Hartlepool Power Station, the local community is supportive and there is an existing highly skilled nuclear workforce, with decades of experience, on the doorstep.