Who’s saying what on government plans to fast-track fracking?
This post is tracking politician comments and council votes on government proposals to change the planning rules for shale gas developments in England.
No government information on shale gas employment, flow back waste or treatment methods – Minister
Fracking Week in Parliament The government has not estimated the potential effect on employment of shale gas, according to the Energy Minister, Claire Perry. Nor has it assessed the likely volume of flowback waste.
£1.2m for councils dealing with shale planning applications
Councils dealing with planning applications for shale gas developments were invited today to bid for a share of £1.2m.
Monday deadline to comment on future policy for South Downs oil drilling
There are two more days left to comment on future planning policy for oil and gas exploration and production in West Sussex and the South Downs National Park.
Inquiry into Europa’s Surrey Hills drilling plan hears final arguments
Supporters and opponents of a scheme to drill for oil in the Surrey Hills had their last chance today to persuade a planning inspector of their arguments.
