“Not the right time to declare a climate emergency” – East Yorkshire councillors
County councillors in East Yorkshire have rejected calls to declare a climate emergency for a second time.
Aurora drops Altcar Moss fracking plans
The would-be shale gas company, Aurora Energy Resources, has withdrawn its planning application to frack near Formby in Lancashire.
Planners back five more years at Cuadrilla’s suspended gas site
Cuadrilla should be allowed to keep its long-standing Elswick gas production site, Lancashire planners said today, even though there’s been no extraction for more than seven years.
Breaking: Broadford Bridge oil site gets two more years – live news updates
Broadford Bridge exploration site. Photo: Broadford Bridge Action Group Councillors in West Sussex have voted by 10-1 to allow another two years at the oil exploration site at Broadford Bridge.
Officials urged to rethink backing for Broadford Bridge planning extension
Campaigners have urged planners to drop their support for more time at an oil exploration site in West Sussex.
Broadford Bridge planning decision delayed again
A bid by UK Oil & Gas plc to extend the life of its site at Broadford Bridge in West Sussex will now not be decided until at least July.
Regulator drops objection to Angus Energy test plans at Balcombe
The Environment Agency has withdrawn its objection to plans for an extended well test at Angus Energy’s oil site at Balcombe in West Sussex.
Decision date for first fracking plan since moratorium
A provisional date has been set for the decision on fracking plans in Lancashire – the first to be considered since the government announced a moratorium last year.
Third time extension sought for Broadford Bridge oil site
Operators of the Broadford Bridge oil exploration site in West Sussex are seeking a third extension of planning permission – this time to allow for drilling at other sites.
UKOG to file new application for Surrey drilling site
UK Oil & Gas has confirmed it will submit a second planning application for its proposed exploration site at Dunsfold, south of Guildford.
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