Hull councillors approve anti-fracking policy
Hull City Council came a step closer to adopting a policy against fracking this morning.
Update on fracking and conventional oil and gas planning applications
Third Energy application to frack at Kirby Misperton Councillors in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire agreed last night to delay making a recommendation on Third Energy’s plans to frack for shale gas at Kirby Misperton.
Record level of opposition to fracking – government survey
The latest findings from an ongoing government survey show the highest level of opposition to shale gas exploitation so far.
Fracking Week in Westminster – w/e 6th November 2015
In this Fracking Week in Westminster: Questions from Jim Cunningham and Lord Young on the role of shale gas in UK energy Lisa Nandy and Jonathan Reynolds accuse the government of confusion on fracking in National Parks Ben Howlett calls for protection from fracking for Bath’s spa water
Government’s double U-turn makes fracking rules even more complicated
When is a frack not a frack? And why are some protected areas more protected than others? This post looks at the inconsistencies of some of the rules on fracking.
Court orders Upton anti-fracking camp to leave within 28 days
Anti-fracking protesters have been ordered to leave their camp on land at near Chester that is earmarked as an IGas coal bed methane site.
Ryedale council officers recommend objection to fracking application
Ryedale District Council in North Yorkshire is being recommending to object to Third Energy’s planning application to frack an existing gas well at Kirby Misperton.
Government to ban fracking in protected areas with a drilling licence condition
The government is proposing to ban fracking from the surface of England’s best natural and landscape areas. Details here
Egdon plans seven new wells in next year
Egdon Resources has announced plans for seven new oil and gas wells over the next year. Four of the wells are in Lincolnshire and have planning permission. Another, near Dorking in Surrey, also has approval after the company’s partner, Europa, won a planning appeal.
Shadow ministers call for debate on fracking regulations
The government has been accused of trying to push through rules on fracking under National Parks by calling a parliamentary vote with less than a day’s notice.
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