New date for Burniston gas decision
Plans for gas drilling and lower-volume fracking at Burniston in North Yorkshire are likely to be decided next month (April).
Plans for gas drilling and lower-volume fracking at Burniston in North Yorkshire are likely to be decided next month (April).
The local government secretary will not decide controversial plans for gas drilling and lower volume fracking at Burniston near Scarborough.
Apparent procedural irregularities and widespread opposition over the handling of gas drilling plans has prompted calls for scrutiny of North Yorkshire Council.
Three years ago today, the government formally confirmed a moratorium on fracking in England.