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Media. by Mr Taylor. He said: “This is a
The masts are part of a £2m case where the council has actually
scheme by the council to increase listened to the concerns of the
superfast broadband coverage people.
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Peter Taylor, of Torun Way, started of Virgin Media to discuss rolling @
a petition with other parents out fibre-optic broadband in early Savings
against the location of a mast in October.
the grounds of Orchid Vale Primary He said: “My personal view is the
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