🏭 THE FACILITY
Holcim Cauldon Cement Plant is a cornerstone of British cement production, located in Staffordshire. This major industrial facility would be connected to the Peak Cluster pipeline network, with CO2 captured and transported to the Central Feeder AGI near Macclesfield.
The plant sits in the Staffordshire Moorlands, an area of outstanding natural beauty and agricultural importance.
📍 AFFECTED COMMUNITIES
- Caverswall - Village near plant
- Dilhorne - Rural community
- Cauldon - Location of cement plant
- Froghall - Village to the east
- Ipstones - Area to the north
- Checkley - Parish to the south
⚠️ KEY CONCERNS
- Staffordshire Moorlands: AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty)
- Rural Character: Threat to countryside landscapes
- Agricultural Land: Prime farming areas affected
- Churnet Valley: Near River Churnet
- Transport Routes: A52 and local roads