Issue details

BT consultation on phone box removal Autumn 2020

 

 

To approve the retaining of 34 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: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/08/2020

Decision due: 8 December 2020 by Assistant Director Talk Community Programme (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 and local residents through BT notices in phone boxes affected, plus relevant parish councils and ward members.

Decisions

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