Breaking: Judge grants Cuadrilla injunction over Lancs fracking site to 2020
A High Court judge has granted Cuadrilla its injunction against specific anti-fracking protests around its shale gas site near Blackpool.
Events diary – July 2018 onward
50+ events in July 2018 about UK fracking and onshore oil and gas including: Court challenges to UKOG and Cuadrilla injunctions; Appeal hearing of campaigner convicted after climbing onto a drilling rig; Scheduled hearing in Ineos case against National Trust over access to Clumber Park; Third UK Onshore […]
Picture post: Mass protest rally at Cuadrilla’s fracking site
Anti-fracking campaigners gathered outside Cuadrilla’s shale gas site near Blackpool early this morning for the start of what was advertised as a mass camp and 48-hour blockade.
What’s happening this week? 25 June-1 July 2018
In this week’s listings Block Around the Clock camp near Cuadrilla’s Preston New Road site; Final week of public inquiry into Ineos shale gas plans for Marsh Lane; George Monbiot visits Lancashire campaigners; South Yorkshire regional anti-fracking strategy meeting; Plus meetings and information events. Diary for all of […]
More calls to block fracking – over emergency plans, evidence review and legal challenge
In the past three days, there have been three formal calls to halt fracking, scheduled to start soon for the first time in the UK since 2011.
Update on legal challenges
Ineos injunction A date has been set for a hearing at the Court of Appeal for legal challenges to the injunction granted to Ineos Upstream outlawing protests against shale gas developments.
Green Party leader to quiz Cuadrilla about emergencies at fracking site
The Green Party Co-leader, Jonathan Bartley, said today he would be raising community concerns with Cuadrilla about what would happen in an emergency at the company’s fracking site.
Grandparents lock-on in anti-fracking protest at government department
Five grandparents, aged 63-82, are taking part in an anti-fracking protest at the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy in central London.
What’s happening this week? 11-17 June 2018
In this week’s listings Green Party week in United Resistance campaign at Preston New Road; Speakers include co-leader Jonathan Bartley and former leader, Natalie Bennett; Information events; Legal observer training; Plus meetings and rallies. Diary for all of June 2018 and beyond. Please let us know here if you’d like us to add […]
Birthday honours for fracking opponent and supporter
People at opposite ends of the fracking debate have received leading honours in the Queen’s birthday list, announced today.
DRILL OR DROP? 