Issue details

BT consultation on phone box removal spring 2020

 

 

To approve the retaining of 6 at risk public phone boxes, in full working order, in response to a formal consultation by British Telecom (BT). As set out by Ofcom, BT has an obligation to consult with Herefordshire Council with regard to the proposed removals. In some cases, a payphone can still be essential local service, where there is unreliable mobile coverage and in the absence of mobile access.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Bobblestock; College; Credenhill; Red Hill; Ross North; Saxon Gate;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/03/2020

Decision due: 5 May 2020 by Director of adults and communities (Historic)

Lead member: Cabinet member health and adult wellbeing

Lead director: Director of adults and communities (Historic)

Department: Adults and Communities (Historic)

Contact: Philippa Lydford, Local Resources and Assets Officer Email: plydford@herefordshire.gov.uk.

Consultees

Phone box users, via posters displayed early January by BT notifying consultation and signposting to the council to raise any concern.
Parish councils and Ward members contacted by end of January, with phone box details and asked to consider options and feedback local decision in respect of interest to retain or adopt the phone box.

Decisions

Documents