July 2015
Green MP criticises tactics of government u-turn on fracking in wildlife sites
Ministers “selling” fracking fail to address public concerns – new research
Don’t treat us like guinea pigs – residents respond to fracking report
Dudleston camp departs as lapsed access agreement blocks Dart’s CBM drilling plan
Shale Gas Task Force report on fracking reads like industry shopping list, campaigners say
Residents in Cuadrilla villages accuse Task Force of treating them like guinea pigs
Cuadrilla hits out at “scaremongering” and “polluting propaganda” of anti-fracking campaigners
Campaigners question “gold standard” regulation after revealing CBM production site has no permit
June 2015
Posts from Lancashire County Council decisions on Cuadrilla planning applications: see Regulation
Dart Energy fails to block cross-examination by Dudleston campaigners at planning inquiry
The disappearing Telegraph fracking article revealed
Inquiry into Europa’s Surrey Hills drilling plan hears final arguments
80,000 copies of crowdfunded fracking leaflet distributed in a month – more planned
Residents oppose new rules allowing “lethal” chemical in oil and gas operation
Gatwick oil find could be 70% higher than thought – not good news say Friends of the Earth
Opponents of Rathlin’s West Newton drilling plans press case for refusal
May 2015
MP seeks ministerial meeting over Third Energy fracking application
Campaigners take action as IGas finds new fracking site in Nottinghamshire
Going all out for shale won’t cut gas imports, says Friends of the Earth
Councillor criticises planning report on Cuadrilla’s Grange Road testing plans
Third Energy due to submit Yorkshire fracking plans this week – campaigners “very disappointed”
Guest post: Beware the No Frack Promise
Judge warns campaigners of financial risk of anti-fracking protests
Anti-fracking campaigners defend their lock-on protest at Horse Hill
Fracking protest trial hears allegation of asaults on campaigners
“Gatwick gusher” former boss fails to give evidence at anti-fracking protest trial
Greenpeace anti-fracking advert banned
Oil well in Surrey Hills AONB could be UK’s fifth onshore producer
April 2015
Council failed to check traffic plan for Europa’s Surrey oil drilling site – inquiry inspector
Will fracking be a political turn-off in Lancashire marginals
David Lenigas promises Horse Hill flow testing in 2015 – campaigners predict opposition
National Parks suitable for fracking are among most popular and biggest earners
Seven-year-old scheme for Surrey oil well can’t estimate total lorry movements – inquiry hears
Leith Hill drill site’s risk to water supply “essentially zero” inquiry told
Oil in the Surrey Hills could raise £86m in tax, Europa tells inquiry
Oil company refuses to rule out production from proposed Leith Hill exploration site
1,000 march against Ryedale fracking
Chance of finding oil at Leith Hill drilling site abotu 30%, planning inquiry hears
March 2015
Rathlin blamed in consultation for bangs, smells and traffic
Drilling diary – mid March 2015
Planning inspectorate listens to local people on Dudleston appeal
We don’t have dreams, only nightmares, anti-fracking campaigner tells climate march
Court hears evidence of “dangerous” levels of contamination next to Barton Moss drilling site
Arrested anti-fracking campaigner explains why he thinks ministers are guilty of misconduct
Don’t be rude about the public, shale conference told
Shale is a vote loser but post-election period is crucial – Yeo tells conference
Who’s drilling where? Spring update on drilling, permissions, companies and consultations
In their words: five speeches on Cuadrila’s Lancashire monitoring site
February 2015
Lancs councillors urge government to publish unredacted report on shale impacts
Underground radioactive waste disposal comes closer
Mother-of-two puts UK MPs on legal notice for any harm from fracking
Lancs rejects Cuadrilla’s seismic testing plans
Shale is the new nuclear – Balcombe was the turning point
Public acceptance of oil and gas industry vital – industry head
Fracking creeps closer to Ryedale – guest post
Investigation underway into more permit breaches at Rathlin energy’s West Newton site
Ryedale council rejects blanket fracking ban but warns “concerns must be resolved”
Shropshire Tories oppose Dart’s coal bed methane plans again
Fracking definition in Infrastructure Act alarms campaigners
Infrastructure Bill becomes an Act – what’s finally in it and what do people think about it?
Government wins vote on fracking conditions in Infrastructure Bill
New research finds the UK breached human rights at anti-fracking protests
New fracking amendments to Infrastructure Bill released
Campaigners urge MPs to block government changes to fracking conditions
Guest Post: Balcombe and Beyond – the story of the UK frack free movement
Shale gas: golden goose or expensive short-term hit?
New fracking conditions adopted in House of Lords without a vote
Campaign group calls for freeze on Rathlin’s operation
Campaigners accuse government of diluting fracking conditions
Shale support and opposition fall in latest survey
January 2015
Shale gas: golden goose or expensive short-term hit?
January fracking timeline – digest of the month’s headlines
Reaction to deferral of decision on Cuadrilla’s Fylde fracking applications
Scottish government announces moratorium on fracking planning applications
Lancashire County Council votes to defer Cuadrilla’s fracking applications
Reaction to votes on fracking clauses in Infrastructure Bill
Two Lancs Tories join vote for fracking moratorium
Infrastructure Bill Report Stage: Vote results. Key points in the debate: 3.30-4pm, 4pm-5pm, 5-5.30pm
Pictures from fracking moratorium rally at Westminster
Environmental Audit Committee calls for a moratorium on fracking on climate and environmental grounds + reaction
Guest post by John Ashton: Why Monday’s rally on fracking moratorium is so important
Crunch week ahead for fracking
Cuadrilla seeks to delay planning decision on Fylde fracking applications
Growing list of MPs calling for fracking moratorium
Cuadrilla fracking plans – reaction to refusal recommendation
Why Lancs planners recommend refusal of Cuadrilla’s fracking applications
6,000+ signature petition calls for stop to Lancs fracking
Guest post: Beki Adams talks fracking with MP Tim Loughton
MPs hear doubts over government shale gas policy
Government refuses to publish unredacted report
MPs urged to call for publication of unredacted report on fracking impacts
Written evidence to fracking risks inquiry – who said what
New report on unburnable fossil fuels – what and where
Guest post: Is US fracking facing a crisis?
New stage in six-year planning battle over oil drilling in the Surrey hills
What to watch in 2015 – key events and announcements to look out for
December 2014 fracking timeline
December 2014
Updated list of frack-free councils and local authority votes on fracking
Frack-free councils list – updated
Government urged to consider cumulative impacts of fracking in latest Infrastructure Bill amendments
Guest post: Language, argument and science in the fracking debate
Sussex MPs seek to cut fracking from Infrastructure Bill
Prime Minister challenged by Tory MP over fracking regs
Doctors condemn as erroneous government health report which found fracking low risk
Have your say on the Infrastructure Bill
MPs call for evidence on fracking risks
Map of the UK’s anti-fracking groups
200+ anti-fracking groups sign letter to David Cameron calling for a ban on hydraulic fracturing
Balcombe laywers say dismissed judicial review will lead to better planning decisions in future
Judge rules against camp at West Newton drill sites and awards costs of £10,000
Judge rules against Balcombe residents – detailed report of judicial review ruling
Residents’ reaction to dismissal of Balcombe judicial review
Friends of the Earth reaction to dismissal of Balcombe judicial review
August 2015 date proposed for Celtique Energie’s Wisborough Green-Kirdford planning appeal
Reaction to Autumn Statement plans for shale gas
£5m fund for public information on shale gas regulations – Autumn Statement
Who is winning the fracking argument?
Decision dates set for Cuadrilla Lancashire planning decisions
Lancashire anti-fracking campaigner takes message to Brussels
November 2014
Quick reference guide to studies on fracking and onshore oil/gas published in October and November
Lancashire County Council announces new consultation and delay on Cuadrilla’s fracking plans
Fracking debate reveals fracturing in support for government shale policy
Fracking risks underplayed and benefits exaggerated – former Minister claims
Headlines and transcripts from fracking debate at Canterbury Christ Church University
Drilling diary Nov/Dec: meetings, debates, rallies
Reaction to Ineos announcement
Shale industry misses public Q+A deadline by 38 days
Rathlin submits initial plans for third well in East Yorkshire
Quash Cuadrilla’s Balcombe planning permission, villagers’ lawyer tells final day of judicial review
Judicial review of Cuadrilla’s Balcombe planning application – residents’ case
Judicial review of Cuadrilla’s Balcombe planning application – West Sussex County Council case
Catch up on October headlines on fracking and onshore oil and gas
October 2014
Cuadrilla’s fracking plans for Fylde already causing anxiety and stress, report reveals
Bianca Jagger calls for ban on fracking until human rights impacts are understood
Villagers quiz IGas agent over drilling plans in South Downs National Park
Autumn update of onshore oil and gas plans, permissions and permits
West Sussex County Council advised to reject calls for a frack free zone
Celtique Energie appeals against planning refusal at Wisborough Green/Kirdford Reaction
East Sussex County Council rejects call for a frack-free zone
Cuadrilla injunction case designed to “stop the exercise of human rights”
Cuadrilla injunction granted but judge rejects £54,000 costs claim
Cuadrilla injunction case against Fylde anti-fracking campaigners resumes
Horse Hill Developments predict £2b worth of gas and oil from Horley site – and promise no fracking
Oil find and protest picnic at Horse Hill drilling site, nr Horley
Catch up on September headlines
September 2014
Ineos warned over shale payments. Other reports from ESGOS conference
Opposition steps up campaign over Surrey drill site
Ineos fracking royalty deal doesn’t address liabilty issues – Country Landowners
Reaction to Government plans to go ahead with trespass law change
Government confirms change to trespass laws, despite 99%+ opposition from consultation
Date set for Frack Free West Sussex council debate
Energy Minister dismisses concerns about hydraulic fracturing in questions from Talk Fracking group
Environment Agency examines Rathlin Energy’s new procedures at West Newton drilling site
Anti-frackers demand action at global climate marches
South Downs National Park rejects Celtique Energie’s application to drill for oil at Fernhurst
Key issues in the National Park’s decision to reject Celtique Energie’s application at Fernhurst
Breaking: Planners recommend refusal of Fernhurst drilling plans
August 2014
Petition suggests opposition to fracking is highest near proposed drilling sites
Frack free West Sussex petition tops 3,000 to secure council debate
Breaking: court date for Balcombe judicial review
Fracking gets the mediation treatment tonight as two writers go head-to-head on BBC Radio 4
Anti-fracking campaigners’ day of action – round-up of events
Government survey shows public support for fracking falls below 25%
New opinion survey claims 57% support for fracking
Balcombe campaigners welcome judicial review hearing on Cuadrilla planning decision
July 2014
Government’s licence-to-drill consultation ignored vast majority of responses
Refusal of Celtique Energie’s Wisborough Green drilling application – reaction
“Legal blockade” to prevent Wisborough Green drilling
Campaign group welcomes MP’s opposition to Wisborough Green drilling
Resist fracking – environmental health officers urge councils
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