Have your say: West Somerset Lagoon
The West Somerset Lagoon Project has launched a public consultation, as they aim to understand the thoughts of local people and businesses across the region.
Rachel Gilmour MP, who has supported the project since before her election, met with project CEO Aidan Clegg and architect Julia Barfield earlier this week to discuss the benefits of the project for the local community and for the country.
Mrs Gilmour is currently waiting for a response from the Prime Minister, after she wrote a letter on January 6th requesting a meeting to showcase the merits of the lagoon proposal, and to work on how best to progress the project.
The West Somerset Lagoon Public Consultation is now live and will run until Easter 2026.
CEO of West Somerset Lagoon Ltd, Aidan Clegg said:
“We are very keen that the West Somerset Lagoon brings significant benefits to the local community. Whilst we have a long way to go before construction can start, we are keen to hear from local residents and businesses early in the process.”
Local MP Rachel Gilmour added:
“I believe the West Somerset Lagoon Project would be transformative for our region and country. The benefits that the project would bring are huge for our constituency: thousands of new, well‑paid jobs; clean, reliable energy for 120 years; and vital Community Infrastructure Levy and Section 106 funding for local infrastructure priorities, such as the redevelopment of the B3191.
If you live in our region, particularly in West Somerset, please read the information available and let the West Somerset Lagoon team know what you think of their plans.”
The West Somerset Lagoon Public Consultation information and survey can be found here: https://www.westsomersetlagoon.com/public-consultation
