Issue details

(R&E) Proposal by BT to permanently remove the telephony service and telephone kiosk on Canklow Road S60 2XA (Telephone Number 01709 377489)

 

 

BT has proposed to close the telephony service at this phone box.  Should the Council consent to the removal of the telephony service thenBT would remove the phone equipment and the phone service would cease.

 

This kiosk was included in the consultation on the proposed closure of 42 phone box in 2020 when the Council applied the local veto to retain the phone box due to it meeting the local criteria for usage (‘Over 52 or more calls in 12 months’).

 

BT now advise the telephone kiosk has been the subject of 2 arson attacks in the last 3 months and that residents have approached BT asking for its removal.  BT have said due to the arson attacks that complete renewal of both the kiosk and the underground services is required they are therefore proposing to remove the service at this location. 

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Boston Castle;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/01/2021

Open/Exempt: Open;

Decision due: April 2021 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.

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The Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy and relevant Ward Members will be notified of the public consultations (which will be carried out on line).

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