New details on Cuadrilla fracking inquiry
More details have been released about the inquiry, which starts in a fortnight, into Cuadrilla’s applications to frack at two sites in Lancashire.
Round-up of last week’s council fracking motions
Last week, four councils criticised government powers to override local decision-making on fracking applications.
Health data essential to judge impacts of fracking – councillors
Councillors in North Yorkshire want detailed information to be collected about the health of local people before fracking starts.
Third consultation starts on N Yorks fracking plans
A new public consultation on Third Energy’s plans to frack at a site in North Yorkshire is now underway. And another may be needed before the application is decided because the company has still not provided all the information requested by North Yorkshire County Council.
Go-ahead to monitoring at potential fracking site in Nottinghamshire – full report
IGas cleared the first hurdle to fracking in north Nottinghamshire this morning with the approval of its application for groundwater monitoring at a site earmarked for shale gas extraction.
Breaking: IGas monitoring scheme approved
In the past few minutes, Nottinghamshire County Council has approved plans by IGas to drill up to 12 groundwater monitoring boreholes at a Cold War missile test site near Misson.
Planning round-up
Our update of the latest decisions on fracking and onshore oil and gas in the UK including: Anti-fracking motions on exploration licences in Trafford, Cheshire and Gloucestershire North Yorkshire minerals plan consultation closes and another delay to Kirby Misperton decision Recommendation on IGas plans for Nottinghamshire and debate […]
Decision on Third Energy fracking plans delayed again
A decision on Third Energy’s plans to frack for shale gas in Ryedale could now be delayed until March.
Planners recommend IGas monitoring boreholes for Misson shale site
Councillors are being recommended to approve IGas’s plan for up to 12 groundwater monitoring boreholes at a proposed shale gas site in north Nottinghamshire.
Third Energy advert not misleading, watchdog rules
An anti-fracking campaigner has failed in an attempt to censure Third Energy over claims about its history in Ryedale, North Yorkshire.
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