Notice of Motion - Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking)
Meeting: 02/02/2023 - Environment and Communities Committee (Item 63)
63 Notice of Motion - Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking) 
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To consider the Notice of Motion in relation to hydraulic fracturing.
Minutes:
The committee received the report in response to a Notice of Motion put to full Council in October 2022.
Members raised a concern that the recommendations were to note the report and that this could mean no further action is taken. A motion was therefore moved and seconded which sought to amend the second recommendation to strengthen the wording and refer the item to the Economy and Growth Committee, to explore the options available within that committee’s remit. The motion was carried.
RESOLVED (by majority):
That the Environment and Communities Committee:
1. Note the national and local planning guidance and policy in relation to hydraulic fracturing.
2. Note there are more controls the Council can put in place on land within its ownership and refer the matter to the Economy and Growth Committee to be explored.