Fracking3 days agoVillage gas rig plan formally rejected by councilIt follows the government's refusal to intervene in the Burniston plan and leave it for the council.3 days ago1 May 2026Minister will not intervene on gas drilling refusalNorth Yorkshire Council says a decision will be confirmed in the near future on the Burniston plan.1 May 20268 Apr 2026Campaigner challenges mini-frack permissionRathlin Energy says it has "a strong track record of safe and compliant exploration".8 Apr 202620 Mar 2026Council to rule on drilling rig near National ParkMore than 1,500 responses are submitted about the proposals for a site near Scarborough.20 Mar 202627 Feb 2026Government declines to decide on gas drill plansA decision on the site at Burniston has been passed back to North Yorkshire Council.27 Feb 202626 Feb 2026Bill to permanently ban fracking approved by NI ExecutiveThe move brings Northern Ireland into line with policy elsewhere in the UK and in the Republic of Ireland. 26 Feb 202629 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 2025...
