Biscathorpe oil scheme heads for inquiry
Controversial proposals by Egdon Resources to produce oil in the Lincolnshire Wolds are due to be decided by a full planning inquiry.
Updated: More delays over Biscathorpe oil production decision
The decision on plans to produce oil in the Lincolnshire Wolds has been delayed again.
New Biscathorpe consultation
People have the chance to comment on extra information about proposals for long-term oil production and more drilling at the Biscathorpe site in the Lincolnshire Wolds.
More delays over Biscathorpe environmental impacts
An oil company has again been given extra time to provide more information about its production plans in the Lincolnshire Wolds.
Balcombe loses appeal over Angus Energy oil test
Residents in Balcombe in West Sussex have lost a legal challenge against testing an oil well in their village.
Appeal court cuts prison sentences for six climate activists
Six Just Stop Oil protesters, including the group’s co-founder, had their prison sentences reduced by the Court of Appeal this morning.
Biscathorpe appeal – delay likely
The decision over plans to extract oil in the Lincolnshire Wolds looks likely to be delayed.
Villagers and oil company argue over threat to water supplies – Appeal Court
Contamination from a West Sussex oil site could potentially end up in a drinking water reservoir, villagers told the Court of Appeal today.
Balcombe villagers challenge oil site at Appeal Court
Residents from the West Sussex village of Balcombe are at the Court of Appeal in the morning (Tuesday 28 January 2025) in their latest challenge against oil development.
Council worked for oil company on Biscathorpe production bid
A council which declared a climate state of emergency was paid by an oil company in its latest bid for long-term production.
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