Senior officers to consult public on anti-fracking protest policing
The police monitoring group, Netpol, is claiming victory after senior officers agreed to a consultation on changes to guidance on policing anti-fracking protests.
New meeting date and deadline for permit consultation on oil drilling near Leith Hill, Surrey
The Environment Agency has re-arranged a public information meeting about Europa’s oil exploration plans in Surrey, after last week’s event was cancelled.
Regulator “minded” to approve Leith Hill oil drilling plans but seeks public views before decision
The Environment Agency has said it is considering granting a permit for oil exploration at the Bury Hill Wood site, near Leith Hill in Surrey. But before reaching a final decision, the organisation says it wants to consult the public.
Changes planned to questions in government survey of fracking views
The government is planning to change some of the questions in its public opinion survey on why people support or oppose fracking.
Third Energy seeks to extend consent for gas pipeline – campaigners fear it is not “fit for purpose”
The fracking company Third Energy is seeking to extend planning permission for a gas pipeline, which campaigners say is potentially unsafe.
INEOS second shale gas application for Marsh Lane “unnecessary burden on the public” – Derbyshire official
A senior official in Derbyshire is recommending that the county council does not deal with a second identical shale gas application from INEOS for a proposed site at the village of Marsh Lane.
Survey to test oil and gas company consultations with residents
New research aims to test how good oil and gas companies have been in consulting with local people in south east England.
