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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

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.

28, January 2016·1 min read

Plans for Isle of Wight oil exploration full steam ahead

Despite it being suggested at last week's full council that oil exploration on the isle of Wight is unlikely due to the high cost of extraction, UKOG say the economic viability of project is robust and they intend to move forward with plans.

$Anti Fracking demonstation, Compton Bay, Isle of Wight, England, 31 Janaury 2016, About 80 people braved the wind and the rain to demonstrate in the car park at Compton Bay, against onshore and offshore fracking operations. That hydraulic fracturing is planned for the Island has been confirmed by Solo Oil in a recent press statement. Compton Bay is National Trust land and part of an area of outstanding natural beauty. It is also part of the Jurassic Coastline famed for fossils.$

1, February 2016·3 min read

Isle of Wight anti-fracking campaigners join national day of action

More than 130 Islanders gathered at Compton on Sunday to voice their concerns about fracking on the Isle of Wight. The gathering raised awareness of the campaign and even made it onto the BBC local news (watch the video below).

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26, February 2016·3 min read

Standing room only at Frack Free public meeting in Totland

There were two meetings this week hosted by the Frack Free Isle of Wight campaign group and two more coming up next week too.

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24, May 2016·3 min read

Campaign group warn of Isle of Wight fracking possibilities

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.

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.

8, November 2016·2 min read

Frack Free Isle of Wight invites new members to support the cause

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.

19, January 2017·1 min read

Extension granted to UKOG drilling licence on the Isle of Wight

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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21, March 2017·1 min read

Isle of Wight Lib Dems take fracking concerns to national conference

Concerns by Isle of Wight Lib Dems about fracking or drilling for oil on the Isle of Wight have been raised with the national party.

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22, May 2017·2 min read

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