Agenda item

BT proposal to permanently remove 18 phone boxes across the borough

Report of the Strategic Director for Regernation and Environment

 

Recommendation

 

1.    That Cabinet note the decision consenting to the closure and removal of 9 BT phone boxes, but to retain 9 BT phone boxes under the local veto.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the report which outlined the proposal by BT to close 18 pay phones across the Borough. Following public consultation in line with Ofcom requirements, a final decision was taken to consent to the closure of the telephony service and removal of 9 phone boxes. The local veto was applied to 9 phone boxes, meaning BT were required to keep those pay phones in use.

 

The final decision was taken by the Assistant Director – Planning, Regeneration and Transport, under the Council’s Scheme of Delegation. The schedule showing the decision on each of the 18 phone boxes proposed for removal by BT was included at Appendix 4 to the report.

 

Resolved:

 

That Cabinet note the decision consenting to the closure and removal of 9 BT phone boxes but to retain 9 BT phone boxes under the local veto.

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