Cuadrilla could get green light for fracking in Lancashire

‘Fracking could get the green light from planning officials on Monday for the first time since the controversial practice was banned for causing earthquakes four years ago.

Energy company Cuadrilla, which caused the tremors near Blackpool in 2011, is awaiting the verdict from Lancashire council officials on proposals to frack at two sites in the county – at the forefront of the Government’s hopes for a British shale gas boom.

The company suffered a major setback in January when officials unexpectedly recommended the council throw out its proposals, citing concerns over noise and traffic.’

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