Officials update report on Burniston frack plan
A revised official report on plans for gas drilling and fracking in Burniston, North Yorkshire, was published today ahead of next week’s decision meeting.
A revised official report on plans for gas drilling and fracking in Burniston, North Yorkshire, was published today ahead of next week’s decision meeting.
Two campaign groups are calling on residents to attend a lobby before a crucial council meeting due to decide plans to frack for gas at Burniston in North Yorkshire.
A large landslip at fragile cliffs near the site of plans to drill and frack for gas has alarmed residents in the North Yorkshire village of Burniston.
Plans for gas drilling and lower-volume fracking at Burniston in North Yorkshire are likely to be decided next month (April).
The government has told North Yorkshire Council it is keeping regulation on lower-volume fracking “under review”.
Burniston has stepped up its action against North Yorkshire Council’s handling of plans for gas drilling and lower-volume fracking.
The local government secretary will not decide controversial plans for gas drilling and lower volume fracking at Burniston near Scarborough.
Apparent procedural irregularities and widespread opposition over the handling of gas drilling plans has prompted calls for scrutiny of North Yorkshire Council.
A crucial meeting tomorrow (Friday January 30 2026) to consider gas drilling plans at Burniston near Scarborough has been postponed.
A retired geologist has warned North Yorkshire councillors they risk embarrassment or even legal action over the handling of a planning application for gas drilling at Burniston near Scarborough.