Plan to drill for gas - near Ellesmere

A bid for a major drilling operation to search for a methane gas source near Ellesmere has been made.

Composite Energy Ltd wants to create a borehole the size of half a football pitch north west of The Brooklands, Dudleston Heath, to assess the potential for a larger operation.

It is estimated the borehole project will contribute more than £230,000 to the local economy through employment and contracts.

The planning application has been sent to Shropshire Council.