Support

Representation ID: 931

Received: 21/11/2024

Respondent: Dennis R Whittaker

The basic problem with Telecomms is that there are two infrastructure providers each with their own network. For both systems to provide full coverage, inevitably there will need to be two Masts to cover any given area. Although, this is outside the remit of the DLP, to avoid duplication, there needs to be a single National Infrastructure provider.

Comment

Representation ID: 1357

Received: 27/11/2024

Respondent: CPRE West Midlands Group

Agent: CPRE Worcestershire

DLP7 The policy should also require the default position to be that new buildings should be connected to the highest speed broadband available locally, unless they are of a nature that makes this inappropriate or impracticable (see 6.35). As at present drafted, this is not what the policy DLP7.1 requires, contrary to the statement at 6.33. It only says that the council will support provision, not require it.

6.31 We would express surprise at the low level of full-fibre broadband: when cable TV is widely available locally via Virgin Media. Does the data only refer to BT Openreach? If so, the data used is highly defective.

Comment

Representation ID: 1473

Received: 29/11/2024

Respondent: Canal and River Trust

No further additions to make to Regulation 18 observations. Repeat request for mention of the canal network as a delivery option within justification text for Policy DLP7 Broadband and Telecommunications.