Government fracking policy faces legal challenge
The government is being challenged in the High Court this week over its planning policy on fracking.
High Court blocks challenge to government statement on fracking definition
The Mayor of Malton, in North Yorkshire, has failed in his attempt to bring a legal challenge against the government over the definition of fracking. But he said he had won important concessions in his campaign to restrict the shale gas industry.
Events diary – November 2018 and beyond
40+ events about UK fracking, onshore oil and gas and campaigning, including: Legal challenge against ministerial statements on planning rules for shale gas; Regional meeting for anti-fracking groups in South Yorkshire and E Midlands; Surrey countryside symposium; End of consultation on Lancashire minerals plan Reclaim the Power national […]
Villager brings legal challenge against go-ahead for Ineos shale gas drilling at Harthill
A resident from Harthill in South Yorkshire is bringing a legal challenge over the decision to approve exploratory drilling by Ineos in the village.
Government faces second legal challenge over new planning rules on fracking
A second environmental group is taking legal action against the government over its new planning policy on fracking and onshore oil and gas.
Geologists challenge oil companies’ comments on Surrey earthquakes
Statements made by two oil companies about the recent cluster of earthquakes in Surrey have been challenged by geologists.
IGas challenge over Ellesmere Port well test heads for public inquiry
A public inquiry will decide whether IGas should be allowed to test its gas well at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire.
