The heavy vehicle is due to move from Heysham and along the M6 this Saturday morning "We're advised of 530-tonne abnormal load operations from 6am on Sat 3 and Sat 10 May," said a spokesperson for National Highways: North West "Heysham docks to Coalburn in Scotland via M6 northbound from J34 "Care and patience when overtaking in lane three." Real Local Radio Across North Lancashire & Morecambe Bay - 103.5FM Station Director of Heysham 2 Martin Cheetham on the uniqueness of the UK's fleet of advanced gas-cooled reactors the prospect of a life extension and a possible future with small modular reactors The Heysham 2 nuclear power plant on the northwest coast of England is one of the UK's fleet of advanced gas reactors (AGRs) which came online in the 1970s and 1980s It features two 620 MWe reactors which were connected to the grid in 1988 with an initial planned service life of 35 years which means a current scheduled shutdown date of 2028 who was previously plant manager of a coal-fired power station arrived at Heysham 1 as station director in 2020 before moving to its neighbouring station of Heysham 2 in March this year He says that the biggest difference between the thermal plants and nuclear ones is that "the regulatory footprint is completely different but a lot of the conventional plant is the same".  The UK's AGRs are the second generation of British gas-cooled reactors featuring graphite moderator and carbon dioxide as primary coolant At the moment there is a process on-going to consider a further extension to Heysham 2's operating life Cheetham explains of AGRs: "They are fantastic pieces of equipment They are an evolution of the old Magnox design and they were designed to marry up to existing steam turbine technology - so the steam conditions are exactly the same as in many thermal plants The AGR operates at a higher temperature than pressurised water reactors (the carbon dioxide circulates through the core reaching 650°C) and it's a very reliable design." "The team here are quite rightly still very proud of that record There has always been a great focus on operation performance plant reliability and it really demonstrates what an AGR can do," says Cheetham "We've moved to off-load refuelling so we won't see that record again but we still strive for the same standards between refuelling outages." with Heysham 2 recently hitting the cumulative total for electricity generated of 300 terrawatt hours - "if you put that into context it is the same as powering every home in the county we sit in, Lancashire or of saving more than 100 million tonnes of CO2" The record for lifetime generation for an individual nuclear power plant in the UK is held by Hinkley Point B at 311 TWh "That is a fantastic achievement for any AGR" but with Hinkley Point B ending generation in 2022 "we've got a few more years ahead so hopefully we can grab the baton and become the UK's most productive AGR." On the question of a further extension to its operating lifetime Cheetham acknowledges it is a complex decision: "As the graphite ages we see different properties in the graphite and we enter an inspection-led regime So we go into the core with remote equipment a few times a year just to inspect the the fuel channels That then gives us a picture of how the core is ageing and it helps us form an internal view on how far we think we can generate from the core that we have "The inspections that we've done have been in line with our expectations We've got some more inspections to do which will form a better view and also consolidate the findings We're looking to make a lifetime decision by the end of the year but a lifetime decision doesn't only concern graphite So that's a significant investment decision for us as a company boiler integrity - all the ancillary systems and the enablers that would allow this plant to go that little bit further however we do engage with our regulators at every step of the way so they're fully aligned with us .. it is an inspection-led regime." The inspection findings are presented to the regulator for their approval in line with the established safety case "and that then takes us on the journey to achieve that life extension" is that they have been learning from their colleagues at Hinkley Point B and with a large skilled and supportive workforce one eye is also being kept on what happens after the current plant's life comes to an end capable group of people who are grounded in the nuclear industry and a community which is used to nuclear" and plenty of jobs in the years ahead during the eventual decommissioning process The hope is to plug into the UK's plan to expand to 24 GW of nuclear capacity over the next few decades It is not a site suitable for a new gigawatt plant but the hope is that it will be home to small modular reactors Great British Nuclear is currently running a technology selection process which aims to select at least two types and then provide sites for them to be built at Cheetham says they will be watching the GBN contest outcome closely How many SMRs would fit on the site? "We'd love to host as many as we can get but we have to understand the detailed designs and the footprint" That decision by GBN is now expected to be taken around April or May 2025 whatever the outcome of those decisions, it's a "fabulous industry" to be working in with lots of exciting things happening and his advice to anyone thinking of nuclear as a career would be Co-produced and mixed by Pixelkisser Production Sign our campaign for a grant funding review The investment will future-proof Heysham operations Works to be delivered in the upgrade of the Lancashire freight facility include the trailer park’s reconfiguration multi-lane ‘smart gate’ tech and a new terminal operating system the UK’s second largest ports operator behind ABP said it is keen to future-proof and further increase capacity and efficiencies at the site Shipping operators set to benefit include Isle of Man Steam Packet The extra space created by reconfiguring the site’s trailer park will accommodate future growth including Stena Line’s deployment of two new-build NewMax ferries at the port which will boost freight capacity by 40% compared to previous vessels Peel Ports said the works will begin in the coming weeks said: “This investment is hugely positive news for Heysham Port and the local community We believe this work will future-proof our operations here for decades to come as well as create growth opportunities for the facility in the process “We’ve already received great feedback from our customers about these plans and it’s clear this infrastructure investment will really benefit our operations here in the years ahead.” regional trade director for Stena Line said: “We welcome the investment from Peel Ports into the operations and additional space at Heysham Port “We have seen sustained growth in the unaccompanied freight market on this route and we expect this trend to continue as we add further capacity “With the first of our new hybrid ships due to begin on the route later this year the improved efficiency and extra space at the terminal will help facilitate the additional traffic and ensure a reliable service for our customers.” Read our comments policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The housebuilder has secured approval for a 50-home sustainable scheme in Edenfield after the eight-acre plot was acquired from Peel Land A long-held ambition to relocate Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service’s headquarters from Fulwood is part of plans to overhaul the leadership and development centre at Euxton Register for free North West property intelligence Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Join more than 13,000 property professionals and sign up to receive your free daily round-up of built environment news direct to your inbox By subscribing, you are agreeing to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value" The appeal was launched after an incident on Heysham Hall Grove on Tuesday at around 7.45pm A police spokesperson said: "We believe that a male was threatened by a group of males in an alleyway "The victim is described as a white male "One of the suspects is described as a white male 15-18 years wearing dark clothing with a white staffie/boxer type dog which has brown patches "If you have witnessed anything in this area or have any information which could assist us then can you either ring '101' and quote incident number LC-20220705-1281 or ring Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111." The site was previously used to refuel RAF Spitfire planes during WW2 Lancaster City Council and Lancashire County Council are working up plans for a 59-acre industrial scheme off Imperial Road has scoped the land for its potential to host seven units for industrial WSP’s assessment considers the environmental impact of developing the 484,000 sq ft project The conclusion reached states “there will be no significant environmental effects” as a result of development adding that an EIA will therefore not be required to support a future application the site hosted the 1930s-built Trimpell Oil Refinery – cylindrical tanks used to refuel RAF Spitfires in the Second World War while ancillary buildings remained on the plot until 2002 The site has since been covered with vegetation and grass A Lancashire County Council spokesman said: “We are working with Lancaster City Council on a proposed joint scheme for the Heysham Gateway site “This involves proposals to bring forward development opportunities on land located to the north west and south east of Imperial Road “Local residents are being asked to give their views in a joint consultation by 9 May There will also be opportunities for people to comment on the formal planning application.” use the planning reference number 25/00452/EIR on Lancaster City Council’s planning portal Set to guide development in the borough up to 2040 the document has now been lodged with the Secretary of State for examination including the runway of the former HMS Ringtail Airfield are to be redeveloped into hundreds of homes and hundreds of thousands of sq ft of employment space The man in the custody image is 39-year-old Leigh Smith He has today (Monday 7th April) been jailed for life for murdering 49-year-old Keith Thompson in Heysham (pictured below with his dog) had originally denied murder and an earlier assault causing actual bodily harm on another victim but pleaded guilty to both offences on the seventh day of his trial at Preston Crown Court Sitting at Preston Crown Court this morning Mr Justice Bright told Smith he would have to serve a minimum of 22 years and 177 days before he is considered for parole He was also sentenced to 36 weeks for a separate assault Our officers were called to reports of an assault off Heysham Road Heysham in the early hours of Saturday 28th September 2024 Emergency services attended the scene and Mr Thompson was taken to hospital A postmortem examination later established the cause of Keith’s death was blunt force trauma to the head In the early hours of Saturday 28th September Smith violently assaulted Keith by kicking When the first officer arrived that morning he found Keith slumped against the basement wall The police and ambulance crew continued to try to save Keith but he was sadly pronounced dead at 5:55am that morning Smith was arrested and later charged with Keith’s murder Copyright © Lancashire Constabulary 2025 This Council welcomes last month’s announcement that following a detailed technical review of the power stations EDF’s licensee board has decided to extend generation dates for Heysham 1 by one year to 2027 and Heysham 2 by two years to 2030 This decision is great news for Heysham and the wider local community The power stations are a provider of high skill and the extension of the generating life of the power stations secures employment for more than 1,500 staff and contractors The power stations are anchor institutions with supply chains and spending power boosting the local economy They are also a major source of business rate revenue for the Council whose significant contributions help secure a higher standard of local services and protect more Council jobs than would otherwise be possible This decision is also excellent news nationally Extending the generating lives of the Heysham stations will bolster the UK’s security of supply and support plans for the rapid expansion of renewables by helping to maintain grid stability Nuclear power is a low carbon source of energy and a key element of the Government’s strategy to provide clean power by 2030   Ensuring the baseload with nuclear power also helps limit the UK’s dependence on imported gas a regrettable situation which has caused an energy crisis and led to inflated household bills Council has confidence in the safety considerations underpinning this decision We note that ongoing generation from the stations will ultimately depend not on decisions by EDF the results of which are reviewed by the independent regulator Council notes that Heysham is a location earmarked by the Government for the potential siting of one or more Small Modular Reactors (SMR) that EDF is an approved development partner for these new technologies and that the first reactors of this type are intended to be delivered by 2029 Council supports bringing ‘New Nuclear’ to Heysham and welcomes the continuation of the benefits this would bring to both our residents and the rest of the UK This 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Please see our JavaScript support page for more help A man has admitted to murdering Keith Thompson in Heysham We launched a murder investigation after 49-year-old Keith (pictured below right) was assaulted off Heysham Road in Heysham in the early hours of Saturday 28th September 2024 A postmortem examination established the cause of Keith’s death was blunt force trauma to the head was arrested and later charged with Keith’s murder Smith pleaded guilty to murder at Preston Crown Court He was remanded back into custody to be sentenced at Preston Crown Court on Monday 7th April 2025 Our thoughts remain with Keith’s family who continue to be supported by specially trained officers of our Force Major Investigation Team said: “Smith carried out a cowardly attack on a vulnerable man “My thoughts remain with Keith’s family and loved ones at this incredibly distressing time Smith put them through the worry of a trial before only admitting his guilt seven days later and hope that Smith finally admitting his wrongdoing begins to give Keith’s loved ones some closure.” You can read this article in 2 minutesPölös Zsófia Peel Ports Group has announced a £10 million investment in Heysham Port aimed at increasing capacity which serves as a key trade route between mainland UK According to the UK’s second largest port operator the project will involve reconfiguring the port’s trailer park introducing a multi-lane smart gate system and installing a new terminal operating system These measures are expected to improve traffic flow and support safer and more efficient trailer handling The additional space created through the trailer park redesign is intended to accommodate future growth including the deployment of Stena Line’s two new ‘NewMax’ ferries These vessels are set to increase freight capacity on the route by 40% compared to their predecessors The investment will benefit multiple operators using the port CLdN RoRo Ltd and the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Peel Ports states that the upgrades will lead to operational time savings and an improved experience for hauliers described the works as a way to “future-proof operations” and support long-term growth at the port The upgrades are scheduled to begin in the coming weeks Stena Line Regional Trade Director Paul Grant also welcomed the development noting that increased capacity and improved efficiency will support the continued growth of unaccompanied freight on the route Heysham Port has seen a rise in unaccompanied trailer traffic in recent years particularly as operators seek alternatives to more congested ports The upcoming infrastructure improvements are expected to further support this trend Pölös Zsófia Journalist Trans.info | 6.05.2025 Fragrance on the Fly: Why Pocket Perfumes Are Perfect for Airplane TravelSponsored Article 6.05.2025 Peel Ports will invest in future-proofing operations and resilience and support customers in increasing the volumes they can pass through the port The project will include reconfiguring the port’s trailer park a new multi-lane smart gate operating system and a new terminal operating system for the facility The investment will benefit all operators at Heysham Port CLDN and Stena Line all set to gain from improved efficiency increased capacity and enhanced terminal operations including Stena Line’s deployment of two new-build state-of-the-art ‘NewMax’ ferries at the port which will boost freight capacity by 40 per cent compared to previous vessels and the works will also lead to operational time savings for customers A new gate operating system is set to enhance the experience for hauliers by boosting reliability and freeing up additional space at the terminal a new terminal operating system will help arriving hauliers more easily locate trailers on site contributing to improved safety across the port Implementation work is expected to begin in the coming weeks READ: Peel Ports Liverpool welcomes MSC Britannia service said: “We welcome the investment from Peel Ports into the operations and additional space at Heysham Port We have seen sustained growth in the unaccompanied freight market on this route Late last year, Peel Ports Group announced it would invest £30 million ($37.7 million) into the development of a new RoRo berth at the Port of Sheerness to meet growing demand from new and existing customers Kalmar has completed a repair project for a ship-to-shore (STS) crane leg at the Nhava The Port of Rotterdam Authority has introduced Carbonbid a sustainability initiative that allows companies to Arkas Line has added a second company-owned vessel to the USA Express Service (USX) Moller—Maersk (Maersk) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) Chittagong the first privately-owned container terminal in Bangladesh DP World is set to implement OneStop Modal and the OneStop Vehicle Booking System (VBS) The toilets will now be open from 8am to 8pm every day has agreed a three year lease of the building from Lancaster City Council to keep the toilets open to the public A 50p card fee will be required to use them A refurbishment of the loos has been carried out by Quayside Construction and volunteer project manager Steve Matthews News of the reopening was met with positive comments on social media Heysham Heritage Centre said: "The most frequently asked question at the Heritage Centre has been 'Where are the nearest public toilets?'" And the Friends of Heysham Library said: "HNC have been doing fantastic work to get our public toilets back up and running "Having these available in our village again will be such an asset to locals and visitors alike." Cary Matthews from Heysham Neighbourhood Community and a former local councillor said: "The toilets had been closed since 2018 "They were closed mainly because of constant vandalism of facilities and the building There was no funding available to carry out the repairs maintenance and cleaning so they remained closed "As the councillor for Heysham Central I managed to fight the case for (government) UK Shared Prosperity funding to provide public toilets in the village We went out to tender and secured the services of Quayside Construction to do all the work "They have been amazing and provide a service above and beyond to make this project work within a very tight budget The building itself needed a lot of repairs and structural work externally and internally "The building is still owned by Lancaster City Council and we (HNC) have had to take on a three year Service Level Agreement to provide the toilets for the public We are therefore responsible for any ongoing maintenance and repair cost to the building." it was announced that the facility would be open from 8am to 8pm every day a group of residents behind the initiative announced they would be closed for the time being A spokesperson for the group said: ‘’It is with a great deal of sadness that we have had to close our toilets ‘’A large number of travellers have set up camp on our beautiful village green We will reopen as soon as the situation is resolved ‘’Thank you to everyone who has supported our efforts so far and we look forward to opening our doors to the public again.’’ HNC has agreed a three year lease of the building from Lancaster City Council to keep the toilets open to the public a 50p card fee will be required to use them Read more: Delight as public toilets reopen in Heysham village for first time in years  By 2025-04-22T10:37:00+01:00 Peel Ports Group is investing £10m in Heysham Port to boost freight capacity and make it easier for hauliers to identify trailers as they arrive at the site The port operator said the investment will future proof operations and better support customers at the port which is a key trade link between the UK mainland The project will include the port’s trailer park being reconfigured as well as a new multi-lane smart gate operating system Peel Ports said the introduction of a new gate operating system will lead to a better experience for hauliers by improving reliability as well as creating additional space at the facility It added that the new terminal operating system will make it easier for arriving hauliers to identify trailers at the site improving safety at the port in the process The works are due to begin in the coming weeks added: “We welcome the investment from Peel Ports into the operations and additional space at Heysham Port Peel Ports has appointed 18 contractors to commence a major programme of construction works across its UK and Ireland sites lasting eight years Peel Ports Group is investing £30m into the development of a new roll-on roll-off (RoRo) berth at the Port of Sheerness to meet growing demand from new and existing customers Peel Ports Group has strengthened its global container operations with the appointment of Marcus Connolly as its new strategic commercial director as part of a wider strategy to increase the number of containers shipped into the Port of Liverpool that are destined for the north of Britain Wheely-Safe has launched a dedicated business to supply and integrate its wheel loss sensors with third-party telematics systems following the successful implementation of Wheely-Safe sensors into a number of telematics companies The Transport Association (TA) recently marked its 70th anniversary with a gala dinner and a display of over 140 modern and classic trucks at the Silverstone circuit in Northamptonshire Aquila Truck Centre’s Gloucester facility has been appointed a full sales adding to the company’s Tipton and Worcester sites to complete its support network along the M5 corridor to the Midlands Site powered by Webvision Cloud The UK's Heysham 1 and Hartlepool Advanced Gas Cooled Reactor nuclear power plants will operate until March 2027 while the Heysham 2 and Torness AGR plants will operate until March 2030 EDF manages the UK's eight nuclear power plant sites Heysham 1 and Hartlepool) and three that have entered decommissioning (Hunterston B It took over the sites when it acquired British Energy in 2009 The company is also constructing the new Hinkley Point C plant in Somerset and there are advanced plans for a replica of Hinkley Point C at Sizewell C in Suffolk Heysham 1 and Hartlepool were due to move into defuelling in March 2026 based on a review in 2023 Heysham 2 and Torness were due to move into defuelling in March 2028 based on a review in 2021 EDF Energy has now announced a one-year life extension for Heysham 1 and Hartlepool and a two-year extension for Heysham 2 and Torness and the precise dates will be determined by the results of regular graphite inspections and how those results are interpreted within EDF and by the independent regulator the Office for Nuclear Regulation," the company noted The company said the decision was taken "after a rigorous review process over the past seven months" and "a series of EDF executive board and shareholder meetings on 3 December as a minority shareholder in the fleet" EDF Energy said: "As well as bolstering energy security the decision supports plans for the rapid expansion of renewables by helping to maintain grid stability It also helps limit the UK's dependence on imported gas with a further 45 TWh of output displacing around 9.3 billion cubic metres of gas over the extended lifetimes more than 20% of last year's LNG imports." "Today's decision is testament to EDF's ongoing investment in the UK's nuclear fleet and the hard work of the employees and suppliers supporting these sites," said Mark Hartley managing director of EDF's Nuclear Operations business "When EDF acquired these stations in 2009 they were all due to end generation by early 2023 which would have left the UK with just one generating nuclear station at Sizewell B Careful stewardship and around GBP8 billion (USD10.1 billion) of investment since 2009 has seen several life extensions for these stations and much higher output than was predicted." EDF plans to invest a further GBP1.3 billion in the five operating nuclear power plants over the next three years (2025-27) on top of the GBP8 billion already invested since 2009 to safely extend operating lifetimes the nuclear fleet has generated over 240 TWh more electricity than expected back then enough zero-carbon electricity to power every UK home for two years," the company noted The announcement of the lifetime extensions was welcomed by the UK's independent energy system planner and operator the National Energy System Operator (NESO) NESO released a comprehensive and independent analysis of how to achieve Clean Power in 2030 This advice was commissioned in August by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero The report concluded nuclear will play an important role in the UK achieving a clean power system by 2030 and beyond with life extensions for the current fleet and a new generation of nuclear plants "I welcome today's announcement from EDF on the plant life extensions," said NESO CEO Fintan Slye "NESO's advice to the UK government on delivering clean power by 2030 show the important role that nuclear power will play in the electricity system to 2030 and out to 2050." the Britain Remade campaign group said hitting the UK's target for a clean energy grid by 2030 will be "almost impossible" without extending the operation of some of the country's nuclear power plants "EDF's intentions are now clear," Britain Remade CEO Sam Richards said "Ministers and the Office for Nuclear Regulation now need to urgently back their plans to extend the life of existing reactors where it is safe to do so “With this announcement ministers must not take their eyes off the ball and continue to push for the rapid development of small modular reactors to run alongside their bigger cousins They must also increase grid capacity and slash the time it takes for clean energy projects to get connected to the grid Extending our existing reactors is a big step Nuclear Industry Association Chief Executive Tom Greatrex welcomed EDF's announcement saying: "These extensions will cut bills and protect jobs for communities that need them They represent the single biggest contribution to Clean Power 2030 this year and are vital to propping up our shaky grid The margin between us and blackouts is a few hundred megawatts “The AGRs are the most productive clean energy assets in our history and their extra output will cut over 9 billion cubic metres of gas use and save over 16 million tonnes of CO2 their generating lives can not be repeatedly extended - so as welcome as this news is - it is not a substitute for getting on and building new nuclear capacity at Sizewell C a fleet of SMRs and a project at Wylfa to ensure a clean reliable power system for the long term." Lancaster City Council said there has been "a pollution incident" affecting beaches and water in the area They have asked people to stay away from the area until further notice while a clean up takes place.  The council said that responsible authorities were aware and are investigating "Our advice is to avoid the beach until further notice as residual contamination may still be present," said a Lancaster City Council public notice "Please avoid all contact with visible tar/oil on the beach and in the water "Please report any new contamination to Lancaster City Council on 01524 582000." The photos below are from Half Moon Bay beach on Friday A Lancaster Police spokesperson said on Saturday: "Please be aware that Lancaster City Council along with other agencies are currently dealing with what looks like an oil spill on the beach at Half Moon Bay in Heysham "Please avoid the area where possible." Residents are still being asked to stay away from the Half Moon Bay area while the operation takes place following the spill late last week A Lancaster City Council spokesperson said on Monday: "Thank you to everyone for your support patience and understanding as we continue to deal with the pollution incident at Half Moon Bay "While the substance has not yet been fully confirmed it appears to be an oil or fuel-type substance and we’re working closely with the Environment Agency and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to investigate the source "Please continue to stay away from the area as the clean-up operation takes place "If you have any information that could assist in identifying the source of the pollution please contact us on 01524 582000 "We don’t currently have any timescales as to when the work will be completed due to the specialist nature of the clean-up We’ll provide further updates as the work continues and thank you for your continued support." A comment from a resident on the council's Facebook page suggested the spill could have been dumped from a plane - as one had been spotted over Morecambe Bay But the council replied saying this plane could have been "the coastguard as they overflew the site on Saturday to check the extent of the pollution" Read more: PHOTOS: 'Avoid the beach' warning after apparent oil spill at Heysham - Beyond Radio Peel Ports Group has announced a major £10 million investment in Heysham Port to enhance capacity and operational efficiency at the strategically important site which serves as a vital trade corridor between mainland UK will undergo a series of upgrades designed to future-proof its operations and improve customer service Peel Ports said the investment will support increased cargo volumes and strengthen the port’s resilience The redevelopment plans include benefits for all operators at Heysham Port The extra space created by reconfiguring the site’s trailer park will accommodate future growth including Stena Line’s deployment of two new-build state-of-the-art ‘NewMax’ ferries at the port Introducing a new gate operating system will lead to a better experience for hauliers by improving reliability reducing congestion and creating additional space at the facility The new terminal operating system will make it easier for arriving hauliers to identify trailers at the site The work is due to begin in the coming weeks “This investment is hugely positive news for Heysham Port and the local community We’ve already received great feedback from our customers about these plans and it’s clear this infrastructure investment will really benefit our operations here in the years ahead.” “We welcome the investment from Peel Ports into the operations and additional space at Heysham Port With the first of our new hybrid ships due to begin on the route later this year the improved efficiency and extra space at the terminal will help facilitate the additional traffic and ensure a reliable service for our customers.” “We were extremely pleased to hear about this investment which will only improve our day-to-day experience working at the port “This investment is a significant step forward for the port enhancing efficiency and capacity for all users which will help us continue to grow our operations with confidence.” A planning application has gone in to Lancaster City Council for the unattended fuel station on the built on the site of the port's former marine workshops off Princess Alexandra Way The station would have four pumps for cars and light goods vehicles a bunkering area comprising four pumps for the refuelling of HGVs The planning application is for 'construction of a filling station including single storey facilities and control buildings HGV parking and electric charging areas and associated infrastructure' The site is bounded by commercial properties and Heysham Port and passenger terminal and by Heysham Golf course to the east and south An application form submitted with the plans says: "A large stone building associated with Heysham Port was present on the site until 2024 but was removed under a Demolition Notice prior to an ecological site visit by the previous landowner." The plans can be viewed in the planning section of the Lancaster City Council website Lancaster City Council will make a decision on planning permission in due course