County council to reconsider Cumbria coalmine application

Planning proposal for project near Whitehaven faces widespread opposition from environmentalists Cumbria county council has said it will reconsider the planning application for a new coalmine near Whitehaven, which has prompted widespread criticism, in light of new information on UK greenhouse gas targets.In January the communities secretary, Robert Jenrick, faced criticism after declining to challenge the planning application despite widespread opposition from environmentalists. Continue reading...