Fracking29 Jan 2026Decision on village gas drilling plans postponedThe government is asking that no decision is made while the housing secretary looks at the proposal.29 Jan 202629 Jan 2026Village gas rig plan to be discussed by councillorsCouncillors will be asked to make a decision on the North Yorkshire scheme at a meeting on Friday.29 Jan 20264 Dec 2025Fracking firm denied more time to restore siteCuadrilla has "not demonstrated good faith" by asking for two more years to carry out the work, a meeting is told.4 Dec 202517 Oct 2025Reform UK-led council refuses fracking ban callLancashire County Council rejects a motion calling on the government to permanently ban fracking.17 Oct 20251 Oct 2025What is fracking and why is it controversial?The government says it plans to pass legislation to permanently ban fracking for shale gas in England.1 Oct 20252 Sep 2025Fracking in Lancashire not ruled out, Reform says"Safely, independently monitored" shale gas extraction "should be looked at", says Richard Tice.2 Sep 202527 Aug 2025No fracking in Lancashire, says Reform-led councilReform UK councillors say a wider promise to restart fracking will not affect the county.27 Aug 202525 Aug 2025Get ready for fracking, Reform UK tells energy firmsThe party is serious about going after shale gas - but critics argue it's too difficult and costly.25 Aug 202531 Jul 2025Fracking site clear-up extensions anger neighbourEnergy firm Cuadrilla asked for a two-year extension to restore farmland at the Fylde drilling site.31 Jul 2025...
