Sedgemoor Council's called a Special Meeting to discuss the shortfall in funding for taking part in the ongoing planning process for EDF Energy's proposed new nuclear reactor at Hinkley Point.

The Council's Executive's also decided to write to the Infrastructure Planning Committee - who are examining EDF's plans - to tell them of the constraints on their participation.

Last month they chose not to raise council tax to fund their involvement in the scrunity process - saying EDF should pay more towards it - and now want ALL members to decide whether more council funds should be used.