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Ryedale mayor to challenge biz sec over control of fracking permission
Energy Secretary Greg Clark is changing planning laws to allow central government to overrule local objections to polluting industries
A NORTH YORKSHIRE mayor launched legal action today against the government’s plans to deny councils’ their right to block fracking.
Malton Mayor Paul Andrews, who sits as an independent on Ryedale District Council, said he’s seeking a judicial review against Energy Secretary Greg Clark’s recent decision to change local planning laws to give central government more say.
Exploratory drilling is taking place at Kirby Misperton in Ryedale — residents have formed Frack Free Ryedale to oppose it.
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