TomNorton published Council plans for fracking and quarries get approval to go the...

Fuel and energy plans for Nottingham over the next 14 years lack detail, could lead to flooding and cause traffic gridlock, according to councillors. On Thursday Nottinghamshire County Council approved its draft minerals local plan to be moved to public consultation - the plan has been in development for four years. Despite approval from full council, members spent almost three hours arguing their concerns about traffic build-up from quarries and the risk of flooding caused by it. A packed...