Cuadrilla given Lancashire fracking site extension of two years despite national ban
Fracking firm Cuadrilla has been given another two years to fully restore its controversial exploration site in Fylde to its former use as an unremarkable field.
READ MORE: Boy, 14, with infectious smile 'may not have intended to end his life' - but tragedy struck Friends of the Earth made a similar charge, stating that the firm had “not accepted the reality of national policy”. A moratorium – or indefinite ban – is currently in place on fracking, having been reinstated when Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister last autumn. His short-lived predecessor Liz had announced in September that she would remove the block on fracking where there was “local support” for the process.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Protestors march on County Hall as Cuadrilla asks for more time at fracking siteProtestors march on Preston's County Hall as Cuadrilla asks for more time at Preston New Road fracking site
Consulte Mais informação »
Chorley haulier vows to drive out disrespect from Lancashire County Council debatesIf the vagaries of local politics had played out differently, Keith Iddon could now be marking his second anniversary as the leader of Lancashire County Council.
Consulte Mais informação »
Lancashire County Council's new chairman who has no time for disrespectKeith Iddon had at one point been expected to lead Lancashire County Council. Now, two years after missing out on the job, he has moved into a similarly high position as chairman of the authority
Consulte Mais informação »
Lancashire's 'missing' link cycling routes to be completed nine areasLancashire's 'missing' link cycling routes to be completed across Rossendale, St Annes and Pendle
Consulte Mais informação »
Amazing routines entertain all at SPAR Lancashire School Games Dance FinalHundreds of children from 22 primary and secondary schools across Lancashire provided an amazing array of routines in the SPAR Lancashire School Games Dance Final.
Consulte Mais informação »
The top-rated Lancashire holiday park that's 'a slice of heaven'All camping and caravan sites in Lancashire and Cumbria owned by Holgates Holiday Parks have been awarded five star ratings by VisitEngland inspectors
Consulte Mais informação »