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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
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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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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Nick Stuart, the LibDem candidate for the Central Wight seat on the Isle of Wight council, says he's discovered some interesting facts about the plans to drill for oil off the coast of the Isle of Wight.
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The Isle of Wight Council has welcomed the news that the government has clarified its policy on fracking, in particular, the areas where it will not be permitted.
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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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'Don't Frack the Commonweal' is a nationwide community artwork project in progress is coming to the Isle of Wight later this week - learn how you can take part.
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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.
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Anti-fracking campaigners are asking Isle of Wight landowners to consider the full implications of granting leases to oil and gas exploration companies.
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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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Although the cap at £2,500 will be welcomed by many, it's still twice the amount average households were paying this time last year
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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.
