Local group Gas Field Free Mendip have organised a public meeting in Timsbury:

In light of the Petroleum Exploration and Development Licenses (PEDL) that have been granted by the Government for Unconventional Gas extraction (Fracking for Shale Gas and Coal Bed Methane) in Somerset, together with UK Methane’s declaration that they are considering test drills in this area, a public meeting will be held at:

Timsbury Conygre Hall – Monday 4th Nov, 7pm

Local Applied Geologist Gareth Thomas from Integrale will give a presentation to explain the process and show how the possibility of a Mendip Gas Field would have an impact on local residents, infrastructure and environment. A representative from Gas Field Free Mendip will talk about the wider situation and implications of unconventional gas that may affect us all.

Posted on: October 9, 2013