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General Election Guide 2017: What are local candidates' views on fracking?

Ineos make moves on Stainborough Parish Council.

As Ineos direct seismic surveys to Sheffield, Barnsley can't be far behind.

Time is running out to object to Barnsley Council's Local Plan.

March Around the Mill – Anti-fracking march and rally Sunday 21st August, 1pm for 1.30pm start

FOI reveals Barnsley Council meeting with fracking firm

Our proposal to Barnsley Council for changes to the Local Plan Minerals Policy.

Urgent action needed to oppose Barnsley Council’s Local Plan consultation.

Please join us for a presentation at Jump Working Men's Club on Monday 18th July 7.30pm.

Recently, Ineos (the Swiss based chemical company that holds licenses to frack in South Yorkshire) claimed that the unions were on their side. So we decided to put their claim to the test. We asked the unions and this is what they had to say. We don’t believe the case has been made that fracking is safe and we do not trust big multinational companies to act in the interests of the environment and our communities. Mark Serwotka, General Secretary, PCS We are opposed to fracking because it

Be a superhero and ‘do your street’! Help us to deliver leaflets across South Yorkshire.

Swiss based chemical giants Ineos hold exploratory fracking licences in South Yorkshire, including the licence covering Barnsley. Ineos claim that fracking can be done safely and within a robust regulatory system. They claim that the well-being of communities is important to them but their track record shows a disregard for regulations, safety and workers’ rights. Should we allow Ineos to frack near our homes when they violate the laws and regulations there to protect us. Ineos can afford the

We are chuffed to present a premiere of a short film by three fantastic local spoken word artists in Darfield, Barnsley. Please come along to ARE WE GOING TO BE FRACKED? Presentation and question and answer session organised by FRACK FREE SOUTH YORKSHIRE Friday 22nd April, 7pm  Church Hall, Church Street, Darfield S73 9LG. All Welcome Admission Free. Most of South Yorkshire, including Barnsley is now covered by exploratory fracking licences. We believe

Barnsley man’s fracking warning over mining subsidence.

What the government and gas industry won't tell you!

As INEOS unveil their cash offer to Barnsley for fracking in the area, we need to make fracking an issue in the upcoming local elections and demand better from our public representatives.

Are our MPs doing enough to raise awareness of fracking in Barnsley? Do you want fracking on your doorstep? We urge you to write to them with you views (letter template here) and sign our petition (here).

I'm sending this to Amber Rudd: she has a history degree, so she knows all about energy and the environment?

2000+ Sign Petition to keep Barnsley Frack Free More than 2000 people have signed our petition opposing fracking in Barnsley.  The petition to Cllr Stephen Houghton, leader of Barnsley MBC,  was started following the announcement of exploratory licences for unconventional shale gas in Barnsley. Many people didn't know these licences cover most of Barnsley and surrounding areas, so we are doing all we can to raise awareness. The petition continues to grow as more people discover the negative