Government troubleshooter Lord Haskins has been charged with finding a new use for Yorkshire’s Selby coalfield, which is set for closure.
A spokesman for development agency Yorkshire Forward said: “The taskforce will look at all issues relating to the economic regeneration of the area.
“In the long term, that may include finding a use for the site.”
The taskforce will spend an initial £1.5m on assessing the impact of the closure and finding jobs for the coalfield’s 5,000 workers.
It will include representatives of:
- local councils
- Government Office for Yorkshire & Humber
- coalmining company UK Coal
- Yorkshire Forward
The taskforce is charge with assessing the impact of the closure and finding jobs for those affected.
Selby covers 1,184 sq ft (110 sq m) and comprises five mines.
Northern Food chairman Lord Haskins has previously headed the Government’s red tape and foot & mouth taskforces.
EGi News 16/07/02
