Rosyth councillor calls for public input on plans to host Trident submarines

Mon, 04 May 2026 04:34:00 +0200

A local councillor in Rosyth, Scotland, has criticized the UK Government for refusing to hold a public consultation بشأن plans to bring Trident nuclear submarines to the Rosyth Dockyard. Councillor Brian Goodall of the Scottish National Party (SNP) described the decision as undemocratic, arguing that residents should have a say in a proposal that could significantly affect their safety and community.

The controversy centers on plans to temporarily station next-generation Dreadnought-class submarines at Rosyth while facilities at Faslane are upgraded. The UK Government has allocated £340 million to support this interim arrangement, which is expected to last until the mid-2030s. Although the submarines are primarily maintained elsewhere, Rosyth would serve as a temporary base during this transitional period.

Goodall raised concerns about the potential risks associated with nuclear-powered—and possibly nuclear-armed—submarines docking in the area. He claimed that such a move could incre