A chance for us all to make a difference  

Controversial or a chance for us all to make a real difference to our environment? I was disappointed to learn that Coastal Oil & Gas, the company behind a controversial gas drilling scheme in Llandow is appealing the Vale Council’s rejection of its plans to the Welsh Government. To make a written representation you can do so by using this generic letter which you can then personalise with your own views and concerns or visit the Planning Inspectorate  www.planningportal.gov.uk to register your views.    Back in October 2010, Councillors in the Vale of Glamorgan unanimously rejected an application to test drill for shale gas in the county.  The decision was a terrific result and a huge success for The Vale Says No campaigners, residents, businesses and local politicians who all actively voiced their concerns and lodged their objections to the gas exploration planning application.  The...