Lots of Gas and Energy around Sleaford? Will we benefit?

I am quite dizzy after watching the news these last few days: Lincolnshire and Sleaford areas seem to be at the forefront of energy development!

Look North and the BBC Show Inside Out have featured the Solar Panels at Burton Pedwardine near Sleaford, the spread of Fracking/Shale Gas Licences beyond those approved for the Gainsborough area: which will cover much of Lincolnshire and beyond within the next two years. The PM has been involved giving the Shale Gas extraction as a positive benefit. This against a backdrop of protest in other parts of the UK which, in some locations, have stopped the exploration dead in its tracks. The main concern is the lack or regulatory control which could lead to unintended and dangerous side-effects if not carried out properly. 

All this on top of the Biofuel plant due to start operation any time soon.

Many web sites cover these developments. But will communities benefit as the hint is that they will get direct benefits in cash, Some might call it bribery in an activity that has many ramifications unknown to most people. Interesting times!!