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Futher Extension to Consultation on Test Drilling for Fracking in Nottinghamshire

Wed, 20 July 2016

Nottinghamshire County Council has further extended a consulation on a planning application for exploratory shale gas drilling in the Bassetlaw area following the release of new information.

The extension, which gives residents until 5th August to comment, follows the submission of additional information requested by the County Council from IGas to address specific issues including:

  • The geological reasons for choosing the site location
  • Local ecology issues including the submission of a breeding bird survey and an assessment of noise impact on the nearby Misson Training Area Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) with mitigation measures to reduce noise impact
  • An assessment of the cumulative landscape and visual impact of the proposed development with other tall structures in the surroundings (such as wind turbines).

The additional information is contained in a document titled ‘Reg 22 Further Information 07/07/2016’ and can be viewed at: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/planningsearch/plandisp.aspx?AppNo=ES/3379

IGas has applied for planning permission to carry out test drilling to check the suitability of the rock for shale gas extraction. The application does not include any proposals for hydraulic fracturing, known as ‘fracking’.

Comments about the additional information supplied by IGas can be made:

Online: at:nottscc.gov.uk/planningapplications
By email: development.management@nottscc.gov.uk
In writing: Development Management, Nottinghamshire County Council, County Hall, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7QP.

The additional information will be used by the County Council’s Development Management Team to prepare a report on the IGas planning application for consideration by members of the Planning and Licensing Committee later this year.

To allow time to review the submitted information and to undergo the necessary consultation process, the County Council has agreed with IGas to extend the determination period until 14 October.

For further information about shale gas development, including the role of other regulatory bodies and the issues the County Council can take into account when determining the application visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/shalegas

Frack Free Nottinghamshire is a local group opposing Fracking in the area: http://frackfreenotts.org.uk

Brexit: The Environmental Implications

Fri, 15 July 2016

 

 

 

Ahead of the EU Referendum the Institute for European Environmental Policy produced a report looking at the likely consequences for the environment if we voted to leave the EU. If you’re now wondering what they might be you might want to take a look!

Meanwhile, the former Energy Secretary, Amber Rudd, insisted that the UK won’t turn its back on global efforts to tackle climate change as a result of the referendum result: http://bit.ly/29tdUYi

 

Some other thoughts on Brexit and the environment from around the Internet:

http://climateoutreach.org/brexit-climate-communications
www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jun/25/how-can-we-make-brexit-work-for-the-environment
www.transitionnetwork.org/blogs/rob-hopkins/2016-06/progrexit-starts-your-longing
http://energydesk.greenpeace.org/2016/06/21/how-brexit-could-make-it-easier-to-frack-in-the-uk/
www.pureleapfrog.org/blog.jsp?id=49

Possible New Rail Stations in Nottinghamshire

Fri, 15 July 2016

Nottinghamshire County Council has welcomed comments by that the Government may contribute towards the cost of extending the Robin Hood Line. The government has indicated that funding could be available to put towards a council-led project to bring rail services back to Edwinstowe, Ollerton and Warsop.

Fantastic Home Tours Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire

Thu, 14 July 2016

Our mobile Fantastic Home vehicle and Energy Advisors have been busy over the last month visiting four summer events (sometimes braving the rain!) and giving out lots of advice on energy efficiency, fuel poverty and tackling climate change.

We've:

  • Spoken to 159 people
  • Given out freebies worth more than £300 which will save an estimated £9440 on utility bills, 7254kg of CO2 and 3,458,298ltr of water.

We've spoken to people about everything from how to switch energy supplier and getting heating oil from a bulk purchase scheme to how to install solid wall insulation on older homes and get solar panels.

Dozens of children (and grown ups who like bikes!) have tested their ability to produce energy by pedalling our WattBike and taken away our children's games sheets.

Photos from top to bottom: Seeing how much energy power pedal can produce at Beeston Carnival; the Festival of Leisure in Swadlincote, Peter all ready to offer advice at the Derbyshire Eco Centre Spring Fair near Wirksworth; the WattBike puts some local firefighters through their paces at Misterton Social Club Gala.

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Northern Green Gathering Stewarding Opportunities

Thu, 7 July 2016

Derbyshire Dales based festival, Northern Green Gathering (NGG). Is looking for Stewards to help at this year’s festival which runs from 11th-14th August.

NGG is run by a group of volunteers and brings people together to educate, celebrate and debate a wide range of environmental issues. The Gathering is run on Greenfield sites and solely powered by renewable energy. Activities include a children’s area and parades, workshops for crafts, sustainable living, music, campaigns, a healing area, sauna and a communal bonfire. Only organic food is served in the festival’s cafes. Traditionally on a Saturday night there is a camp ball where people can let go and plunder the dressing up box.

 

In return for entry stewards complete three shifts of 6-8 hours. Meals are provided on the days that stewards work.

www.nggonline.org.uk/get-involved