Issue details

(R&E) Proposal by BT to permanently remove 42 public phone boxes throughout the borough

 

 

BT has proposed removal of 42 public phone boxes around the borough. Three were subsequently withdrawn by BT, leaving 39 for consideration. Following assessment, and having regard to the consultation comments received, it is proposed to agree with the removal of 16 phone boxes but to retain 23 phone boxes under the local veto.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/10/2020

Open/Exempt: Open;

Decision due: 1 October 2020 by Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment

Lead director: Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment

Department: Regeneration and Environment

Contact: Rachel Overfield, Planning Officer Email: rachel.overfield@rotherham.gov.uk Tel: 01709 254746.

Consultees

Notifications of the public consultation sent to the Leader, Cllr Lelliott, all ward members, relevant parish and town councils, Rotherham MPs, emergency services, and the Council’s Neighbourhoods Team. Consultation carried out via the Council’s website and notices placed in the local press.

Decisions

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