the wider programme was the publication of coal tip location data, on 14 November (Category C/D) and 11 March (Category A/B/R). The public data has received high viewership but low follow-up queries, signifying satisfaction with the information provided by Welsh Government.
Nevertheless, there is ongoing public interest related to coal tip safety at certain sites in south Wales:
Ffos-y-Fran continues to receive press coverage concerning the safe restoration of the site by the operator.
A potential tip reclamation scheme in Bedwas, Caerphilly proposed by private developer ERI has generated some discontent amongst local residents and Welsh Government has received several items of correspondence and an EIR Request regarding our communications with external partners on the proposed scheme.
The demolition of Godre’r Graig school, Neath Port Talbot, has been linked by protesting campaigners with the stability of a tip above the school, though the issue is in fact rooted in a complex multitude of wider factors.
