Super fast Broadband - or lack of!

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.

November Advice Surgery

This month's advice surgery is on for the third Saturday of the month as always, this time 16th November, 10.30-11.30 in the Community room, Horsehay Village Hall. All ward residents welcome, no appointment required. Look forward to seeing you there!