Tory councillors have supported a ban on fracking on council land despite the Government’s recent change in policy allowing shale gas extraction.
Bolton Council unanimously backed a motion proposed by Liberal Democrat leader Roger Hayes to continue its ban on any activities linked with fracking on land it owns or controls and also to strongly oppose any attempt by Government to weaken or override its powers as a planning authority when considering any applications for fracking in Bolton.
All Conservative councillors backed the measure, meaning their stance is the opposite of a recently announced policy change by the Conservative government. Last month the government lifted the ban on fracking for shale gas in England, alongside unveiling its plans to limit rising energy costs.
