Plans in Queen’s Speech to speed-up fracking: “Worrying” – Greens, “Essential” – business
4th June 2014 As expected, the government included plans in this morning’s Queen’s Speech to allow fracking companies to drill under land without permission.
Countryside group urges government to ditch plans that would “reduce safeguards” at oil exploration sites
3rd June 2014 A countryside group has called on the government to uphold environmental standards at onshore oil exploration sites, not reduce them.
Fracking Week in Westminster (5th-9th May)
10th May 2014 Transcripts of the last week of parliamentary questions and statements on fracking and shale gas With thanks to theyworkforyou.com
Update on West Sussex oil and gas plans, spring 2014
5th May 2014 Lower Stumble, Balcombe West Sussex County Council’s planning committee grants planning permission on April 29th to Cuadrilla Balcombe Ltd for flow testing, a flare, security fencing and site restoration. Frack Free Balcombe Residents Association announces it is to consult lawyers on a judicial review of […]
Planning report on Cuadrilla application relied on incorrect information and advice from “deficient” organisations – Balcombe residents group
29th April 2014 A group of Balcombe villagers has vowed to challenge the decision to grant planning permission to Cuadrilla because it was based on incorrect information
Campaigners vow to fight of after Cuadrilla wins planning permission at Balcombe
Campaigners outside County Hall North before Cuadrilla planning committee meeting
Campaigners celebrate the acquittals of Caroline Lucas and four other anti-fracking protesters
Breaking: Caroline Lucas and four others found not guilty on Section 14 charge
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