Lancashire County Council’s planning officers have recommended that Caudrilla be given the go ahead to carry out shale gas extraction at one of their two proposed sites in Lancashire.

Lancashire council planning officers recommend allowing #Cuadrilla to drill at Preston New Road site but not at Roseacre Wood site #fracking

— Joanna Partridge (@JoannaPartridge) June 15, 2015

Fracking recommended for approval at Preston New Road by Lancashire County Council planning officers.

— Ben Jackson (@BenJacksonone) June 15, 2015

The stage is now set for a showdown next week between the Council and anti-fracking protesters when councillors vote on the plans. Mike Hill will be furious…