97%+ rejected government plans to fast-track fracking
The government has revealed there was overwhelming opposition to its plans – now shelved – to speed up development of the shale gas industry.
Government consults on consulting the public about shale gas schemes
The government is seeking views on whether shale gas companies should be required to consult local people before they formally submit plans for an area.
300K+-signature petitions against government plans to fast-track fracking
Three petitions with a total of 300,000+ signatures were handed in this morning to the government, opposing its plans to fast-track fracking decisions in England.
Campaigners assemble model rig outside government department in protest at shale gas planning changes
Opponents of government plans to fast-track shale gas exploration assembled a 4m model drilling rig in Westminster this morning.
Who’s saying what on government plans to fast-track fracking?
This post is tracking politician comments, council votes and petition signatures on government proposals to change the planning rules for shale gas developments in England.
MPs call for evidence on government plans to speed up fracking decisions
Government proposals to make changes to the planning rules for shale gas and fracking are to come under scrutiny at a meeting of MPs next month.
Minister quizzed on evidence behind fracking proposals
The Labour MP, Louise Haigh (left), has questioned the government about the basis of the written ministerial statement, issued earlier this month, on shale gas and fracking.
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