Balcombe villagers head to appeal court
A judge has granted residents of Balcombe in West Sussex the right to challenge a High Court decision to allow oil exploration in their village.
Renewables boss backs challenge to oil production in Lincs protected area
A legal challenge to oil production in the Lincolnshire Wolds area of outstanding natural beauty is being supported by the head of the renewables company, Ecotricity.
Biscathorpe oil challenge – papers submitted to court
Opponents of oil production at Biscathorpe in the Lincolnshire Wolds have submitted legal papers in their court challenge against the decision of a planning inspector.
Balcombe residents raise £5,500 for court appeal
A campaign group opposing oil testing in the West Sussex village of Balcombe has raised enough money to apply for permission to challenge a High Court judgement.
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Breaking: Inspector rules national need for oil justifies production in Lincolnshire Wolds AONB
A planning inspector has allowed long-term oil production in the Lincolnshire Wolds, even though he admitted it would harm the landscape and beauty of the area.
Campaigners prepare for next fight against Egdon’s North Kelsey oil plans
Opponents of oil exploration and production at North Kelsey in Lincolnshire have criticised Egdon Resources for its eleventh-hour withdrawal from an appeal hearing.
Breaking: Egdon pulls out of next week’s oil appeal at North Kelsey
Egdon Resources has announced it is withdrawing from an appeal on its oil site at North Kelsey in Lincolnshire just days before the hearing.
N Kelsey oil plans “clear and obvious conflict” with UK climate commitments – expert
The plan to drill for oil near the Lincolnshire village of North Kelsey conflicts with the UK’s international commitments to tackle climate change, a leading scientist has warned.
Villagers launch court challenge over Balcombe oil test
Residents have submitted their legal case over an extended test at the Balcombe oil site in West Sussex.
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