Petition · past parliament
Debate effect of pumping out brine at Fleetwood on marine life and livelihoods
Closed
2,942 signatures
What the petition asks
Consent has been given for brine to be pumped out at Fleetwood. Pumping will continue for years, whilst they build underground gas storage caverns. Local experts have concerns about the possible effects on our delicate marine ecology and on local livelihoods.
There are concerns relating to conservation; the food chain; fishing industry; tourism; polluted water from Fleetwood dock; and the accuracy of dispersal modelling.
We call for a parliamentary debate on the brine discharge and on whether the benefits of this project for the UK outweigh the possible negative impacts on the local area.
We call for a parliamentary debate on the brine discharge and on whether the benefits of this project for the UK outweigh the possible negative impacts on the local area.
Timeline
| 12 Jan 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Jul 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,942
Status
Closed
Opened
12 Jan 2018
Closed
12 Jul 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.