Petition · past parliament

To prevent all hydraulic fracturing from taking place within the Peak District.

Closed 6,388 signatures

What the petition asks

In light to HM Government's recent decision to allow hydraulic fracturing via horizontal drilling, we state this decision should be repealed with an immediate effect.
Not only due to the UK's recent agreement to tackle climate change in Paris, also preserve the Peak District for future generations.

Timeline

7 Jan 2016 Petition opened for signatures
7 Jul 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 6,388
Status Closed
Opened 7 Jan 2016
Closed 7 Jul 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.