The purpose of this decision is to agree or object to the removal of 71 telephone kiosks currently being consulted upon by BT. The Council may also agree to the relevant parish council, or relevant local group, adopting kiosks being consulted upon, which will result in the kiosk remaining and the telephony equipment being removed. BT, and other providers, must consult the local authority before removing any telephone kiosks or telephony equipment from kiosks.
The BT consultation is time-limited. A draft decision by the Sustainable Communities Manager was published and sent to the Secretary of State on 13 October 2016 following an initial 42-day consultation. This is the final decision, which follows a further consultation with parish councils, parish meetings and relevant Ward Councillors.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Balsham; Bar Hill; Barton; Bassingbourn; Bourn; Caldecote; Cottenham; Duxford; Fowlmere & Foxton (pre-2018); Fulbourn (pre-2018); Gamlingay; Girton; Hardwick; Harston & Hauxton (pre-2018); Haslingfield & The Eversdens (pre-2018); Histon & Impington; Linton; Longstanton; Melbourn; Meldreth (pre-2018); Papworth & Elsworth (pre-2018); Sawston; Swavesey; Teversham (pre-2018); The Abingtons (pre-2018); The Mordens; The Shelfords & Stapleford (pre-2018); The Wilbrahams (pre-2018); Waterbeach (pre-2018); Whittlesford; Willingham & Over (pre-2018);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/11/2016
Decision due: 9 December 2016 by Lead Cabinet member for Planning
Lead member: Lead Cabinet member for Planning
Lead director: Health and Environmental Services Director
Contact: Gemma Barron, Head of Sustainable Communities and Wellbeing 01954 713340 Email: gemma.barron@scambs.gov.uk Tel: 01954 713340.
Consultees
Relevant parish councils, parish meetings and Ward Councillors were notified of the initial 42-day consultation once notification was received by the Council. BT erected notices in each of the kiosks being consulted upon.
A further consultation with relevant parish councils, parish meetings and Ward Councillors took place following publication of the draft decision. Some parish councils have also consulted widely in the vicinity of the kiosks being consulted upon.