This issue is second only to the inappropriate planning applications dumped on the ward in terms of complaints.
High speed broadband requires network upgrading from copper to opical fibre connections. Telford & Wrekin as a Borough is one of the worst served in this regard, thanks mainly to the current Labour administration's failure to adopt BDUK support for upgrading.
The result is that many areas of the ward are left with cabinets which BT deem to be not economically viable for upgrading.
In the absence of Council support the only resort is for affected residents to directly lobby BT, in the hope that their perception of market demand might be positively swayed.
I have raised this issue at Scrutiny and will be working with Shadow Cabinet Colleagues to attempt to influence change.
Hi Clive
ReplyDeleteResidents on Lawley Farm estate which come under Horsehay & Lightmoor ward are continually battling with BT and the Telford and Wrekin council to get cabinet 31 upgraded to fibre. We are looking to work closely with all parties in order to get our site in line with those speeds of our direct neighbours, however it's unfortunate that we lack the relevant responses we require. Please do feedback any helpful information we can use to pursue this matter further.
Thanks
Mr Lee Vidor
Resident
One possibility is to attempt to access funding from the Marches LEP, which has a budget allocation of £90 million to support business in Hereford, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. They have already recognised the importance of Super-fast Broadband, which features in the current draft of their Strategic Economic Plan. They can be reached at enquiries@marcheslep.org.uk
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