A CUMBRIAN council has insisted there is “no evidence” a nuclear laundry allowed to operate on a Workington industrial estate represents a breach of planning law. Allerdale council was responding to claims made by environmental pressure group Radiation Free Lakeland that the Energy Coast Laundry at Lillyhall has not been through the proper planning scrutiny. Bosses who run the laundry have also moved to reassure the public, insisting that they deal only with “none active” basic clothing worn by Sellafield workers and contractors – and that stringent safety procedures are in place.
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