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Despite the protection promised prior to the election, the Government plan to redefine the rules on Fracking in AONB and SSSI areas.
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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Do you like the idea of fracking or oil exploration over the most of the Isle of Wight? Here's what we know about it, what you can do about it and how quickly you have to act.
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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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Anyone interested in hearing the latest news on fracking is welcome to attend this gathering tonight (Wednesday) in Newport.
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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.
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A Committee will be discussing whether to allow fracking to take place in National Parks, AONBs and through underground aquifers tomorrow. This resident hopes the Isle of Wight MP will be representing the Island.
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If you're concerned about the prospect of Fracking under areas of AONB and SSSI on the Isle of Wight write/tweet/call your MP before he votes in Parliament today (Wednesday).
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A licence for oil exploration in a 200 sq km area on the Isle of Wight was approved in the same week Parliament approved changes allowing fracking in National Parks, AONBs and SSSIs.
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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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Islanders came together on Saturday to find out more about the possible impact of fracking and to share their concerns.
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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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As well as eight councillors either voting against or abstaining in Cllr Medland's fracking motion, nine other councillors had already left the chamber and one was absent from the entire meeting.
