Anglesey residents are being asked to name the new nuclear energy development at Wylfa.

Work has already begun on the three small modular reactors after developers Rolls Royce formally signed contracts with Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N).

The state-owned delivery body is now asking island residents - including children and young people - to suggest a name for the new power station, which is set to create up to 3,000 jobs locally.

Simon Roddy, GBE-N chief executive, said: "This is the start of a decades-long relationship with the people of Anglesey, so it’s only right that we ask them to help name the power station which will be a part of this community’s story for generations."

"Wylfa is a first-of-a-kind project for the UK, with long-term benefits both locally and nationally, and at GBE-N we are serious about delivering it safely, responsibly and with the community at its heart."

“This is our moment to deliver on a nationally critical mission and we’re excited and committed to doing it together.”

Last November, the Prime Minister announced Wylfa would be the location of the UK's first SMR, six years after plans for a second full-scale nuclear power station were scrapped.

Lord Patrick Vallance, nuclear minister, said: “This is a historic moment for North Wales – the UK’s first small modular reactor project will create good jobs and opportunities for current and future generations – so we want the local community to help name it."

"We’re putting Anglesey at the heart of Britain’s new golden age of nuclear that will help to power the country with clean, homegrown energy that we control."

GBE-N says the winning name for the SMR site should be inspired by Anglesey and easy to pronounce as well as unique and not already widely used for similar projects.

They add it should be "welcoming to a wide audience" and "respectful, inclusive and community-minded".

The winner will be chosen by a panel of young people from Anglesey alongside community and industry leaders.

Jo Stevens, Welsh Secretary of State, added: "The UK Government is delivering on its promise to bring new nuclear to Anglesey."

"This project, backed by a historic £2.6 billion from the UK Government, will support thousands of jobs on the island, boost economic growth, and help secure the UK’s energy independence."

"I’m excited about the role that the people of Anglesey will play in selecting a name for the site. Local people are central to this project and will be for generations to come."

Entries are open until 5pm on Monday 8th June with the winning name being announced soon after. For more information, visit the GBE-N website.