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Concerns it could open the council to judicial review led to 12 members abstaining and nine voting against the motion to declare the Isle of Wight 'Fracking Free'.
Fracking
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
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Although UKOG say they have no intention of fracking at this precise moment in time, Frack Free Isle of Wight warn residents that this position may change in the future. Find out more at their next meeting tomorrow.
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Campaigners met this week to discuss upcoming plans for oil drilling on the Isle of Wight
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Cllr John Medland is calling on other Isle of Wight councillors to support his motion on the council's approach to fracking at tonight's full council meeting.
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Follow the launch of the Isle of Wight Green Party's election campaign. Brought to you live from Quay Arts in Newport.
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The Don't Drill The Wight campaign have written to Isle of Wight council candidates setting out why they believe any applications to drill for oil on the Island should be rejected
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UKOG say their drilling on the Island is intended to cause zero hazards to any groundwater as they will employ the same drilling practices used by the water supply industry to drill drinking-water abstraction wells.
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Anyone interested in hearing the latest news on fracking is welcome to attend this gathering tonight (Wednesday) in Newport.
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Frack Free Isle of Wight have their AGM this week and invite anyone interested in finding out more about what they do to attend. If you like what you hear, become a member for £6pa.
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The informal drop-in session is being held in the New Year, where you can find out more about fracking on the Isle of Wight and the aims of the group.
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Members of the public concerned about the potential of fracking on the Isle of Wight are encouraged to attend a drop-in session on Saturday between 10am-3pm in Newport.
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Frack Free Isle of Wight are calling on every Conservative Party member, supporter, donor, Councillor, MP, prospective MP and voter to demand Theresa May rescind the proposed planning policy for non-fracking wells with immediate effect.
