Petition · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Ban fracking and drilling operations in coastal communities in England

Closed 148 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to stop plans for the appraisal of gas from coastal communities including the drilling operation, proppant squeeze. We are concerned it could damage the local environment. We think the Government should be prioritising green energy sources and not using residential areas.
There are reports of communities affected, for example on the Yorkshire coast, who feel strongly about how drilling for oil could distress the local residents. We think it will damage tourism around the UK coastal communities which is how local economies on the coast thrive.

Timeline

17 Apr 2025 Petition opened for signatures
17 Oct 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 148
Status Closed
Department Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Opened 17 Apr 2025
Closed 17 Oct 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 10 Aug 2026.