Author: Emma Pearson / Source: lep.co.uk
Rumours that fracking is set to take place in Chorley later this year have been quashed after a document circulating on social media was found to be fake.
Bosses at Chorley Council have moved to reassure locals after rumours began circulating online.
It comes after a document stating that work was due to start at Healey Nab, off Higher House Lane, in November was alleged to have been ‘found on a pen drive on a council car park’.
Councillor Alistair Bradley, Leader of Chorley Council, said: “I was as surprised as anyone when I saw the document but once you started to read it, it was fairly obvious that the information on it had been made up.
“Social media can be a dangerous place when it comes to circulating rumours and this document had…
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