Fracking gets go ahead, as govt overrules locals in ‘denial of democracy’

Fracking will go ahead in the UK despite objections after ministers overruled a local government ban on the controversial drilling method. The landmark ruling for Britain’s budding shale gas industry steamrolled over a decision by Lancashire County Council to block fracking at the Preston New Road site in Little Plumpton, Lancashire. Local activists reacted angrily … Continue reading Fracking gets go ahead, as govt overrules locals in ‘denial of democracy’