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There has been strong opposition to the prospect of Fracking on the Isle of Wight.

Frack Free Isle of Wight is a campaign group set up to oppose fracking and the issue has been debated several times in council meetings.

Below are articles relating to Fracking on the Isle of Wight

6, February 2019·2 min read

UK Oil and Gas (UKOG) reveal Arreton drilling plans have been delayed by another year

Each year since 2016, UKOG have set their sights on drilling the following year. The latest statement to the stock exchange news service claims that planning applications for drilling in the Arreton area will be submitted in the first quarter of 2019.

Looking West from Blackgang carpark by Leimenide

31, July 2014·1 min read

The whole of the Isle of Wight now open for Fracking exploration

Moves this week by the Government could lead to fracking being carried out anywhere on the Island, even in AONB areas if 'in the public interest'.

23, July 2015·1 min read

Government u-turn on Fracking in protected wildlife areas

Despite the protection promised prior to the election, the Government plan to redefine the rules on Fracking in AONB and SSSI areas.

22, January 2016·3 min read

Letter: How can your councillor represent you if they leave meetings early?

During Wednesday's full council meeting, several councillors upped and left before the end of the meeting, missing an important vote on how the council handles applications for fracking on the Isle of Wight. One reader was disgusted enough at their actions that she's shared the letter she sent them the next day.

15, August 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight Lib Dems launch Island-wide ‘No Fracking’ petition

The Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats have launched a petition objecting to any form of fracking or oil drilling on the Isle of Wight.

$fracking - oily water$

21, September 2015·2 min read

Last chance to have your say before Fracking Licenses could be approved

This consultation on Habitats Regulations Assessments (which closes on 29th September) could be the last opportunity to make your views known before Fracking licenses for the Isle of Wight are approved. Find out more at Wednesday's meeting.

5, May 2015·3 min read

Green candidate, Vix Lowthion, launches her ‘Personal Manifesto’ (videos)

The IW Green Party prospective parliamentary candidate, Vix Lowthion, launches her Personal Manifesto for the Isle of Wight. Watch the videos or read the text.

25, March 2015·1 min read

100m barrels of oil under Isle of Wight, ‘Drill ready’ claims company

The company with the rights to extract oil from Isle of Wight sites have today announced they think that there's over 100 million barrels available - and it's 'drill ready'.

10, January 2018·1 min read

Green MEP joins fight against oil drilling on the Isle of Wight

All are welcome to a public meeting being held later this month where residents can hear from Green MEP, Keith Taylor, about what can be done to fight oil drilling on the Isle of Wight.

$frack free zone$

23, December 2015·1 min read

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