I AM one of the people against fracking, totally.

As an octogenarian, a senior one, I do not have much future to consider but I do have a family and grandchildren who, hopefully, have.

I would like to think that their county is as safe as possible with no environmental damage inflicted upon it by doubtful projects.

New York State has tried it and now ban it totally, so that speaks for itself.

France also has banned it and so should we.

The council should say no and think beyond the moment.

With respect, the council does not own the area they work for. They are there to care for it the best possible way for the well-being and safety of its people.

Finally, why was Lancashire chosen for this to happen? How did Cuadrilla decide that this was ‘the spot’?

Could it be a practice point before hacking and fracking goes down the south of England?

Mmm, just a thought.

M Scott, Lancastrian