NWETF delete page showing questionable support

STOP PRESS: And it’s back – but minus three “supporters” who are presumably not supporters and with one added.

The current version is therefore rather misleading as it now suggests that the list provided to LCC did not have these three names on it when rather clearly it did and had the extra one when it did not.

Naughty little tinkers aren’t they? Did they think nobody would notice ? 🙂


 

Following on from Frack Free Lancashire’s press release concerning allegations that the North West Energy Task Force claimed support for fracking from people who actually oppose it, it seems that NWETF no longer feel it appropriate to show the page with their self-congratulatory Presss Release on it, which was at http://www.nwenergy.org.uk/lancashire_business_leaders_to_local_council_give_shale_a_chance

notfoundFortunately, the wonders of Google Caching mean that we can bring you the content of their press release exactly as it was just in case you were wondering what all the fuss was about.


Lancashire business leaders to local council: “Give shale a chance.

A group of local business leaders in an open letter today (8th January 2015) have urged Lancashire County Council to grant permission for the development of two exploratory wells in Lancashire.

More than 100 business leaders from across the North West region argue that natural gas from shale will create thousands of jobs and improve local wages through access to a £33 billion supply chain that will be generated by the industry.

The business leaders add that “tangible benefits are already felt with the Government announcement for a new £10 million national energy college based at Blackpool – allowing for the training of the next generation of highly-skilled workers in our region.”

The letter comes as a recent Johnston Press poll highlighted a clear majority of 57% in Lancashire want to see shale gas development in the Fylde Coast a chance.

Notable signatories of the letter include Claire Smith, President of Stay Blackpool, Babs Murhpy, Chief Executive of the North & Western Chambers of Commerce, and John Kersey, Lancashire branch Chairman of the Institute of Directors.

Lancashire County Council will be determining the planning applications on two proposed shale gas exploration sites at the end of January, one at Little Plumpton and the second at Roseacre Wood. The Environment Agency has announced it is minded to grant the necessary permits required for both sites.

With the Council due to vote on the future of natural gas from shale in the region by the end of the month, local business leaders are set to host a rally for supporters tonight in Blackpool.

Claire Smith, President of Stay Blackpool, which represents over 200 B&Bs and hoteliers in the Blackpool Bay area, said:-

“The exploration and potential for development of natural gas from shale presents a once in a generation opportunity to harness the benefits that a new supply of gas could create for jobs in the Lancashire region. I believe that natural gas from our region’s shale can be the next chapter in the North West’s proud 250 year old industrial story and we must all get behind the Bowland Basin to make this a reality.”

Babs Murphy, Chief Executive of the North & Western Lancashire Chambers of Commerce, said:-

“Natural gas from Lancashire shale represents an opportunity to boost skilled employment and stimulate our local economy – providing a sound basis for long-term economic growth in the North West.

“In light of what this could mean for jobs, local investment and taxes, I urge all businesses in the region to get behind the development of natural gas from shale.”

ENDS

1) Notes to the editors:-

For further information or comment please contact Maurice Cousins on [email protected]

This letter was co-ordinated by the North West Energy Task Force, a coalition of over 500 businesses, economists, academics and local communities. The Task Force is supported by both Centrica Energy and Cuadrilla Resources.

Johnston Press poll (20th October 2014): http://www.lep.co.uk/news/business/business/was-decision-over-lancashire-s-fracking-plans-right-1-6904912

2) The letter signed by 119 businesses published in the Blackpool Gazette:-

“Independent economic evidence shows that natural gas from shale will create thousands of jobs and improve local wages through access to a new £33 billion supply chain.

Tangible benefits are already being felt with the Government announcement for a new £10 million national energy college based in Blackpool – allowing for the training of the next generation of highly-skilled workers in our region.

A recent Johnston Press poll highlighted a clear majority of 57% in Lancashire want to see shale gas development in the Fylde Coast.

We therefore call on Lancashire County Council to grant permission for the development of two exploratory wells in Lancashire. It is time to give shale a chance.”

3) The signatories:-

1) John Beswick Marriott Drilling Group
2) Jeff Bibby English Lounge
3) Andrew Yule Sprint Employment Services
4) Peter Worthington Builders Suppliers Ltd
5) Charlie Woodcock Morrisy House
6) Paul Wood Brian Royd Mills
7) Jim Wood Turner EPS Limited
8) Andy Wood Roughwood Consultancy
9) Philip Wilson Tutis Concepts
10) Simon Whittaker Sagar Insurances
11) Peter Webbon James Walker
12) David Webb Langtrys
13) Les Webb Kenyon Transport Warehousing Distribution
14) Jane Watson JC Altham and Sons (Lancaster) Ltd
15) Peter J Walton Waltons Coach hire
16) Chris Wade TNP
17) Stuart Thompson Thompson Motor Group
18) Steve Thompsett Capita
19) Norman Tenray Obas UK
20) Roy Taylor Taylor Durrant
21) Simon Talbot Ground Gas Solutions
22) Chris Snow D Morgan PLC
23) J William Smith Glen Garth Guest House
24) Mark Smith Number One South Beach Hotel
25) Claire Smith Stay Blackpool
26) Jon Slater Slater Safety Supplies
27) Sue Shalloe Preston Antiques Centre
28) Paul Sergeant Nutexa Frictions Ltd
29) Marcus Saul Aggreko UK Ltd
30) Greig Sandiford MBW Ltd
31) Barrie Russell Protec Fire Detection PLC
32) James Rudd NSG Environmental Lid
33) Kalpana Robinson The Address
34) Benjamin Riley Thermal Hire Ltd
35) Coral Rigby Fylde Home Search
36) Wayne Richardson Richardson Traction Ltd
37) Tony Raynor Abbey Telecom
38) Susan Rashid Supply Chain Consultants Ltd
39) Steve Pye 3e Partnership
40) Lee Petts Remsol Waste
41) Helen Pendlebury Scossa
42) Gordon Owen North West Aerospace Alliance
43) Brian Morris Data TV
44) Babs Murphy North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
45) Janette Mitchell Gweryd Lakes Fishing
46) Peter Merrick A.M. SEAFOODS LTD
47) Tony Mekwinski Tyres Ltd
48) Frank McLaughlin NWETF
49) Neil McArthur Oyster Eco Build
50) Andrew Lyons Simplitech
51) Graham Love Janet Dixon Town Planners Ltd
52) Gary Lovatt FSB Federation of Small Businesses
53) Sybaris Lomax- Dwent The Berkeley
54) Stuart Livesey Delta Imperial Credit
55) Peter Liptrot Tannahill Reay
56) Paul Linderman Paul Linderman Lettings
57) Brian Knaggs BSK Landscapes
58) Steven Kirkpatrick Kirk Signs
59) John Kersey NWETF
60) Ian Kenyon ANDREW INDUSTRIES LTD
61) Barbara Keighley Supply Chain Consultants Ltd
62) Adam Kaley Aegis Services Limited
63) David Judge Cormar Carpets
64) Susan Howarth The Roebuck Inn
65) Steven Horsfall Summerfield Residential Home
66) Anita Hickey Claybank Motor Co
67) Paul Hennessey ATG UV Technology
68) Day Hazlewood Hoben International Ltd
69) Mary Harrison Ash Lodge
70) Brian Harper Mini Sport Ltd/Motorsport Advanced Developments.
71) Steve Griffin Sussex Hotel
72) Michael Grewcock Burbage Holiday Group
73) Stuart Gregory Grime Busters
74) Rob Green NWETF
75) Michael Greaves Primrose Bank
76) Ronnie Grant Apex Tubulars Ltd
77) Ian Godfrey ProVu Communications
78) Peter Glover JDS TRUCKS LTD
79) Damien Gibbs Butson Blofield
88) Jim Gerraty Garstang Truck Bodies Ltd
81) David Gaster David Andrew’s
82) Vicki Gale The Wilton Hotel
83) Callum Flynn Charles Maxwell
84) Allan Ferguson LEAROYD PACKAGING (HOLDINGS) LTD
85) stephen Fazakerley The Arthington
86) David Evans Clifton Marsh Power
87) Chris Evans
88) Mark Errington City Distribution Ltd
89) Gary East O’Connell East
90) Michael Dowling The Fern Royd
91) Bill Dixon- Phillip Circular Mailing Services
92) Mark Diggory Dale Farm Day Centre
93) Christine Daly Sheron Guest House
94) Alan Cumpsty Verdo Hotel
95) Dugald Craig D H STAINLESS LTD
96) Stuart Cornthwaite CORNTHWAITE HOLDINGS LTD
97) Melissa Conlon Preston College
98) Benjamin Clements EMERSON & RENWICK LTD
99) Nick Campbell NWETF
100) Judith Campbell Beauchief Hotel
101) John Burdett Leyland Rubber Components
102) Sanda Bulgin Bona Vista Hotel
103) Geoff Bulgin Bona Vista Hotel
104) Philip Brown The Holmsdale Hotel
105) Ida Brown The Holmsdale Hotel
106) Roy Braidwood Roy Braidwood & Sons Transport Ltd
107) Steve Bradshaw Teese Ltd
108) Jeff Bradley Moor Hall Farm
109) Gary Bond Barn Owl Produce
110) Kaz Bhai Shipping and Trading Co
111) David Berry C & W BERRY LTD
112) Nigel Beevers Assist Management Consultants Ltd
113) Christopher Baybutt GREENBANK GROUP HOLDINGS LTD
114) Thomas Battelle The Berwick
115) Gul Baloch Kcut Limited
116) Glen Andrews G Andrews & Co Ltd
117) P Wrench APG Precision Engineering & Fabrication Ltd
118) Ms Wragg Wragg Business

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