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No 28 - WE NEED HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE TO ATTEND TO SHOW THE OPPOSITION TO THIS SCHEME.

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North Yorkshire Council announced it's strategic planning committee will meet at Scarborough Town Hall on 30th Jan at 1:30.

 

Friends of the Earth, local councils and residents have been writing to NYC to ask for a delay or deferral since a) Cllr Crane has not had a response from the government asking for advice, b) Ed Miliband vowed to stop ALL FRACKING and there is expected to be new Legislation in Spring 2026, and c) the new draft National Planning Policy Framework - which is under consultation until March 10th, proposes to remove the weight given to mineral extraction benefits for oil and gas. This is the Coast report.

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Drill or Drop reports that Europa has not carried out a 3D seismic study yet - it is still looking for an investor to pay for that! Local residents and Burniston Parish Council say they do not want to be the guineapigs. Even so, it was reported by Drill or Drop that Europa's license, due to expire in March 2026, has been extended!

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It is not just Burniston! Drill or Drop reports there are planning applications from O&G companies at South Ebberston and Foxholes. These are other areas under threat in the North of England. All waiting eagerly to see how this application will go - and if the loophole (low volume fracking) will work for them!

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WHAT YOU CAN DO!

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ATTEND MEETING at Scarborough Town Hall on Jan 30th 2026 at 12:45 onwards with your placards and banners.

ATTEND BANNER MAKING WORKSHOP on 24th Jan 2026 10:30 to 2pm at BURNISTON METHODIST CHURCH

COME TO THE PUBLIC MEETING FOR LATEST UPDATE AND SPECIAL GUESTS

 

 

Watch this video for the most up to date news:

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PRESS RELEASE FROM FRACK FREE COASTAL COMMUNITIES 17/1/2026

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HOW TO CONTACT NYC

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You can write an email to planning.control@northyorks.gov.uk and copy (cc) David.Walker@northyorks.gov.uk (head of planning) and cllr.andy.paraskos@northyorks.gov.uk (Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee)

QUOTE Planning Ref. No: NY/2025/0030/ENV - Europa Oil and Gas application for appraisal drilling at Burniston Mill Site

Please include your name and address – you can ask for these to be redacted from the public space.

 

Thank you for reading our newsletter

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Clare

 

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