Updates and pictures from fracking inquiry site visits
A group of residents opposed to shale gas launched a blimp balloon this morning at the proposed site of Cuadrilla’s Preston New Road fracking wells to mark the height of the 53m drilling rig.
Top 10 points on noise at Preston New Road – Cuadrilla fracking inquiry Day 9
Dr Andrew McKenzie, the noise witness for Lancashire County Council said the Preston New Road development would have unacceptable noise impacts on local residents and could be refused because it did not comply with the Lancashire Minerals Plan and the Fylde Local Plan. These are the key points […]
Top 10 points about traffic at Roseacre Wood – Cuadrilla fracking inquiry Day 9
Neil Stevens, a highways officer for Lancashire County Council, told the inquiry today: “The [Roseacre Wood] site is remote from the major road network. Safe and suitable access cannot be achieved by the Traffic Management Plan. The increase in traffic, particularly from heavy goods vehicles, would be […]
Breaking: Cuadrilla wins planning appeal over Grange Hill shale gas site
The Planning Inspectorate announced today it has granted permission for monitoring and site restoration at the Grange Hill exploration site near Singleton in Lancashire. But it has refused the company’s application for costs.
Live updates from Cuadrilla fracking inquiry Day 9 – noise and traffic
Live news as it happens at the ninth day of the inquiry at Blackpool Football Club into Cuadrilla’s fracking plans for the Fylde area of Lancashire. Check our Inquiry page for more information, posts and links.
Gas has limited role as bridge to low carbon future in UK – new research
The government’s policy to promote shale gas as a bridge to a low carbon future is challenged by new research from the UK Energy Research Centre, published today.
Cuadrilla fracking inquiry – what’s happening in Week 3?
The inquiry into Cuadrilla’s fracking plans for Lancashire goes into Week 3 tomorrow morning (Tuesday 23rd February) with more evidence from Lancashire County Council.
Five month delay to IGas shale gas application at Misson
IGas proposals to explore for shale gas at Misson in Bassetlaw won’t be decided until the end of July, Nottinghamshire County Council said today.
Fracking Week in Westminster – w/e 19th February 2016
In this week’s Fracking Week in Westminster: the government says community involvement in fracking planning applications remains paramount.
Key issues from Week 2 of the Cuadrilla fracking inquiry
As the public inquiry into Cuadrilla’s fracking plans nears its half way stage, DrillOrDrop looks back at the key issues from Week 2, starting with the session for public comments. Inquiry background and links
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