On Monday, July 14th, we had a very productive online video meeting with Mims Davies, our MP, and her researcher Julie. In attendance from FFBRA were Helen Savage, Malcolm Kenward, Matt Fox and John Clarkson. Read more
We might have Lost the Battle but we are closer to Winning the War! While the result of our legal case wasn’t what we’d hoped for, the devil’s in the detail which seems to be Read more
Our legal challenge is scheduled for the 28th, 29th January 2025. The case will be heard in the Court of Appeal in London by three judges. This gives us more time to raise the necessary Read more
On 7th May 2024 the Rt. Hon. Lord Justice Stuart-Smith granted our application to appeal. We are now waiting to hear our court date. This means the decision by Judge Lieven to deny our judicial Read more
Please Donate to our Legal Fund. Mounting a legal challenge to the judge’s decision means we once again need to raise funds. If you are able, please donate. Any amount, however small, will help. We Read more
The next round in our long battle to stop oil wells in Balcombe has commenced. We are grateful for the continued support of our lawyers, Leigh Day and barristers, David Wolfe KC and Merrow Golden. Read more
We are extremely disheartened and disappointed that our challenge to the decision of the Planning Inspector to allow oil exploration in Balcombe, a village in the Sussex Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) was Read more
We’re in court this week! We have been absolutely blown away by everyone’s kindness and generosity. Our big day is nearly upon us, this is our chance to stop Angus returning to Balcombe after the Read more
A statutory review of the government’s decision to grant planning permission for oil exploration is to be heard at the Royal Courts of Justice in London on 19th to 20th July this year. In March Read more
Great news, on the 28th April 2023, a High Court judge ruled that we can proceed with our claim for a judicial review. After reviewing our claim, a judge has concluded that our case deserves Read more