One of the key issues I want to address in this Parliament is rural access to broadband.
Over recent months, I have been contacted by people in Kirtling, Prickwillow, Little Wilbraham, West Wickham, Isleham and Witchford, Snailwell amongst others, who have poor broadband coverage or none at all. I have raised each issue individually with BT and Connecting Cambridgeshire but it is clear that this is something we need to address more widely. Lack of broadband provision affects homes, businesses and schools, and I am keen to make sure that something is done.
On Friday 23rd October, I will be holding a meeting in Stetchworth for people to meet with BT, Openreach and Connecting Cambridgeshire and discuss how to solve the issue of many of our villages not being able to access broadband. I am hoping that BT will take the opportunity to engage with everyone affected and work with us to find a solution that works.
Anyone who is having an issue with broadband coverage is welcome to attend the meeting and take the opportunity to speak directly with BT representatives. Please feel free to contact me to register your interest in attending and to receive further details.
Kind regards,
Lucy