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Big Energy Saving Network
Wed, 8 June 2016Giving Affordable Warmth advice in your community.
DECC invites applications for grant funding under the Big Energy Saving Network programme 2016/17 from eligible third sector organisations and community groups across Great Britain.
The revised guidance and application form: http://bit.ly/1P5qO9p
IGas submits Tinker Lane shale gas application
Wed, 8 June 2016IGas has confirmed it has applied for planning permission to drill for shale gas at Tinker Lane, in Bassetlaw, north Nottinghamshire. This is the company’s second application for shale gas exploration in the area. Later this summer, councillors are expected to decide on proposals for two wells at Springs Lane, Misson.
The Misson application does not include fracking and IGas has said the Tinker Lane application will not either. But the company has said it may apply later to hydraulically fracture at the sites in future.
How a Nottinghamshire hamlet wages quiet battle against fracking
Wed, 8 June 2016After North Yorkshire allows test drilling, villagers in Misson are determined to stop the same happening in a former bomber pilot testing ground.
When councillors in North Yorkshire ignored widespread public opposition and granted planning permission for the fracking company Third Energy to carry out test drilling, there were groans around the Nottinghamshire village of Misson...
for full story see http://bit.ly/1UdBpk8 ('The Guardian' external website)
Fracking at Sherwood unites new rebel band
Wed, 8 June 2016Campaigners fear a Swiss-based petro-chemical company could sink up to 500 wells in the area famed for Robin Hood and his band of merry men. After fracking was given the go-ahead near Kirby Misperton in North Yorkshire, opponents of shale gas extraction are wondering, “Where’s next?”
A prime candidate is Sherwood Forest, among several huge areas licensed to Ineos for shale gas extraction by the Government. Exploration work could begin within the next 12 months. Although the ancient woodland around Robin Hood’s Major Oak is protected from surface activities under new laws, fracking is allowed, as long as drilling is done outside its borders.
A group has been formed to fight the plans, while Ineos has held public meetings in a bid to calm fears. Greg Hewitt, of Frack Free Nottinghamshire, said: “Robin Hood would have defended Sherwood Forest. So must the people of Nottinghamshire.”
FUNDING: Foundation Derbyshire: The William & Griselda Kerr Fund
Fri, 13 May 2016This new fund has been established to support groups that use the arts, such as music, dance and drama, to work with and help some of the most vulnerable in our society.
The Fund will also look at bids from groups using horticulture to develop skills, health and opportunities - this could be anything from gardening and allotments to farming.
Grants of up to £1,000 will be available.
Contact Sarah 01773 525863. www.foundationderbyshire.org