Response from the leaders of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Borough Councils:
"We acknowledge the need for this consultation and are reassured by the independent study that DECC commissioned and the recommendations that are being put forward to reduce future risks of any earth tremors.
There is no denying that the potential of shale gas is enormous and could be worth many millions to the Fylde Coast economy over the next 30 years. This potential has to be considered given the economic climate.




