Legal challenge next week to North Yorkshire fracking plans
A challenge to the approval of plans by Third Energy to frack for shale gas at Kirby Misperton will be heard in the High Court in London next week.
Court date for anti-fracking campaigner facing jail
A prominent anti-fracking campaigner facing a fortnight in jail has a final chance to avoid the sentence at a court hearing next month.
Anti-fracking policing has “chilling effect” on freedom and campaigning – new report
Policing of anti-fracking protests is undermining human rights and campaigns against shale gas, according to a new report.
Resident challenges minister’s decision to reopen inquiry on Cuadrilla’s Roseacre Wood fracking plans
A man who lives 500m from Cuadrilla’s proposed shale gas site at Roseacre Wood in Lancashire has begun a legal challenge to the government.
Breaking: Group starts legal challenge over Lancashire fracking go-ahead
A community group has begun a legal challenge to the Government’s decision to grant planning permission for fracking at a site in Lancashire.
Investigation underway into firms accused of conflict of interest over seismic monitoring negotiations
Two related firms acting on opposite sides of the table in negotiations over access for seismic monitoring are being investigated by their professional body for alleged conflict of interest.
Update: Lancashire bill for hosting fracking inquiry stands at £330k but council escapes most of Cuadrilla’s costs
Lancashire County Council has confirmed that it will have to pay only a “relatively small” part of Cuadrilla’s costs following the decision last week to approve planning permission for fracking at Preston New Road. Local newspaper reports at the weekend had suggested that the council faced a bill of £330,000 […]
Council delays decision on IGas shale plan for Notts after legal warning
Councillors in Nottinghamshire have delayed their decision on the first planning application for shale gas exploration in the county after being warned approval could allow illegal actions to be carried out on the site.
Campaigner to challenge extension of Chester drilling licence
A campaigner against fracking began a legal challenge today over the government’s decision to allow more time for gas drilling near his home in Cheshire.
Lancashire ‘Nana’ threatened with prison during Buckingham Palace protest
An anti-fracking campaigner has been served with court papers during a tea party protest opposite Buckingham Palace.
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