Who’s saying what on government plans to fast-track fracking?
This post is tracking politician comments and council votes on government proposals to change the planning rules for shale gas developments in England.
Questions on attitudes to fracking dropped from quarterly government survey
For the first time since 2013, a quarterly public attitudes survey for the government has not asked questions on whether people support or oppose fracking.
Small rise in support for fracking – latest government survey
UK support for fracking has recovered from its record low, according to the latest findings from a quarterly government survey. Opposition fell slightly but remains double the level of support.
What’s happening this week? 30 October-5 November 2017
In this week’s listings Challenge to INEOS protest injunction by Joe Corre and Joseph Boyd; Pre-inquiry meeting on re-opened public inquiry into Cuadrilla’s appeal over Roseacre Wood site; Trial of 10 Greenpeace campaigners who took part in a protest outside Cuadrilla’s Preston New Road shale gas site; Latest […]
Cuadrilla announces £4.7m spending in Lancashire
The shale gas company, Cuadrilla, says it has now spent more than £4.7m in the Lancashire economy since January 2016.
What’s happening this week? 31 July-6 August 2017
In this week’s listings: Surrey County Council planning committee to discuss transport plans for Leith Hill site; Deadlines for consultations in Surrey and Lancashire; Latest results from government survey of public attitudes to fracking; Walk and fundraiser for campaigns against INEOS shale gas plans; Continuing gatherings at Cuadrilla’s […]
Fracking support still trails opposition but gap is closing – latest government survey
The latest findings from the government’s quarterly survey of attitudes to fracking shows levels of support continue to lag behind opposition but the gap appears to be closing.
