Group to challenge Sussex licence extension in the courts
A community group has given notice that it is planning a legal challenge to the extension of an oil and gas exploration licence in West Sussex.
Autumn decision on legal challenge to Ryedale fracking plans
Friends of the Earth and Frack Free Ryedale have been told that a decision on their legal challenge to the approval of Third Energy fracking plans will be made before the end of October.
Legal challenge to council approval of N Yorks fracking
The decision by North Yorkshire County Council to approve plans by Third Energy to frack at Kirby Misperton is to be challenged in court.
Cuadrilla fracking appeal recommendation sent to government
The recommendation of the inspector at Cuadrilla’s public inquiry into fracking plans in Lancashire has been sent to government. The Planning Inspectorate confirmed that the report went to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Greg Clark, by yesterday’s deadline.
Anti-fracking campaigner tells court: “I won’t pay Cuadrilla’s £55k legal bill”
Prominent anti-fracking campaigner, Tina Rothery, refused this morning to pay legal fees amounting to more than £55,000 in a dispute with the shale gas company, Cuadrilla.
Arrest at Woodburn Forest drilling protest
Police in Northern Ireland arrested a man during a protest today against exploratory drilling at Woodburn Forest near Carrickfergus.
Rathlin Energy secures bankruptcy order against anti-fracking campaigner
A High Court judge granted a bankruptcy order this morning against Ian Crane, a prominent anti-fracking campaigner, after a request by lawyers for Rathlin Energy.
Surveillance on anti-fracking campaigner revealed in court
An opponent of shale gas was under surveillance for his role in anti-fracking protests, the High Court in London was told this morning.
Bid to bankrupt anti-fracking campaigner delayed again
The High Court in London has adjourned for a second time Rathlin Energy’s attempt to make a bankruptcy order against an anti-fracking campaigner.
Court orders Upton anti-fracking camp to leave within 28 days
Anti-fracking protesters have been ordered to leave their camp on land at near Chester that is earmarked as an IGas coal bed methane site.
