Longridge News: MP’s pledge on fracking compensation
MP Eric Ollerenshaw says a better tax deal for fracking companies must be reflected in local community compensation payments.
His comments came as fracking company Cuadrilla begins consultations with residents as it carries out environmental risk assessments for shale gas exploration in the county.
Meetings have been held in Elswick and the latest in Freckleton, aimed at residents in the Clifton area, where the company is planning a vertical exploration well.
The Lancaster and Fleetwood MP has expressed his incredulity at the amount of community compensation currently being discussed.