Over the last ten months, we have heard a huge range of views about the proposals for the Hydrogen Village in Whitby – a pioneering programme to explore how our country could reduce carbon emissions by making heating and cooking more environmentally-friendly.
We thank you for taking the time to speak to us. We have listened to feedback from across the local community and we understand how important it is that you have a choice about your involvement in the programme.
On this basis, we are changing the proposal we submit to Government for the Whitby Hydrogen Village. The Government will then decide later this year whether the programme goes ahead here or in the other proposed location in Redcar.
Our new proposal for Whitby ensures that you have choice in whether you participate or not.
There will be two clear options, these options mean you can choose to: