Bridgnorth Pages November 2015

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Letter from Westminster – November 2015: The remarkable technology revolution that has taken place in the last twenty years means connectivity is more important to our lives than ever before. To put in perspective how far we have come in computing terms, the average iPhone in your pocket today has more computing power than all of NASA had in 1969, when they put man on the moon.

Harnessing the power of this technology offers enormous benefits – from breakthrough medical research and learning, to new markets and jobs for our young entrepreneurs. So it is clearly vital we continue to improve connectivity and ensure this wealth of opportunity does not pass Shropshire by. Commercial providers, working with local groups, are rolling out superfast broadband across the UK. In Shropshire, this task is split between the commercial delivery programme of BT and Connecting Shropshire – a joint effort from Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) and Shropshire Council, alongside some non-commercial funding from BT. The effect of this combined investment means that 105,000 households across Shropshire are currently able to receive fibre broadband. Of these, so far the BDUK scheme has enabled 43,000 households to be able to order a fibre broadband upgrade from their internet provider, with 82% able to access superfast speeds. Residents must to note that broadband speed will not automatically increase after your local cabinet is upgraded to fibre. This will depend on the internet package you receive from your internet provider.

While upgrading cabinets to fibre broadband will help the vast majority of houses in Shropshire to access greater speeds, there remain some properties which will be difficult to upgrade. This is often linked to rurality, or due to distance from the local cabinet. So Connecting Shropshire are exploring other solutions to help bring faster broadband to more homes and businesses across the county, including scheduling a trial rollout of satellite broadband. This investment will achieve a transformation in our broadband access, so that everyone in the UK will be able to access minimum broadband speeds of at least 2 megabits per second (Mbps), and 95 per cent of the UK receiving far greater speeds (at least 24Mbps) by 2017. Shropshire’s rural topography and sparse population present particular challenges compared to urban areas, but I am determined to do what I can to help.

Of course, improving connectivity for the Ludlow Constituency also means tackling poor mobile phone signal. As someone who travels across South Shropshire more than most, I am acutely aware of how frustrating lack of mobile phone signal can be. Eliminating not spots – areas where there is no signal at all from any provider – and poor signal strength is a priority. We saw all too tragically recently how dangerous this lack of mobile phone signal can be, when a local farmer had an accident while working and there was no signal to make an emergency call which could have saved his life.

All five Shropshire MPs feel that progress from mobile phone operators to improve rural signal availability has been too slow. So we have arranged a summit meeting with all major mobile providers, as well as BT and Shropshire Council who provide infrastructure for broadband and mobile internet, to nail down which areas are worst affected and how and when they can be improved. While I, and my fellow Shropshire MPs, recognise that progress is being made, we will continue to stress the need for our constituencies to access quality mobile and broadband services, for homes and business. There is a great opportunity for the Ludlow Constituency to benefit from improved connectivity, and I fully intend to play my part in ensuring we are able to do so.

Contact Phillip Dunne on this or any other matters on 01584 872187 or philip.dunne.mp@parliament.uk

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Useful Numbers: Bridgnorth Medical Practice: 01746 767121 St Leonards House Dental Practice: 01746 763245 Regency House Dental Practice: 01746 766114 Bridgnorth Library: 01746 763358 St Mary Magdelene Church: 01746 761573 St Leonards Hall Church: 01746 767660 St James Hall Church: 01746 767174 St John the Evangalist RC Church: 01746 762348 Cartway United Reformed & Methodist Church: 01746 762315 Bridgnorth Baptist Church: 01746 768129 The People's Hall Church: 01746 763846 Bridgnorth Police Station: 0300 333 3000 MP: Philip Dunne: 01584 872187 Bridgnorth Town Council: 01746 762231 Shropshire County Council: 0345 678 9000 Parish Council Office: 01902 896300

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LOCAL EVENTS: BRIDGNORTH

15th November: Sustainable Christmas Fayre at Veolia Recycling Centre – Free Event 20th November: Christmas Lighting Up Event – 4pm – 9pm – Bridgnorth High Street 28th November: The League of Friends of Bridgnorth Hospital are holding their Christmas Coffee Morning between 10am and 12pm at the Coffee Shop at the Hospital. It will include a raffle, a variety of stalls and a tombola, together with refreshments. Please come along and support our local hospital.

28th November: Christmas Crafts at Severn Valley Country Park 12pm – 3pm £2 per item book on 01746 781192 28th November: An Evening For Zoe – an evening of song and dance in aid of Meningitis Now. The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock at 2pm & 7.30pm. Contact 01952 728911 28th November: Bridgnorth Jazz Session – The Bear Inn, Northgate 12.30pm. 01746 765737 5th December: Much Wenlock Christmas Fair. A traditional Christmas street Fair in Much Wenlock with 100+ stalls with street entertainment, Father Christmas, Carols by Candlelight and more. 01952 727779 5th & 6th December: Victorian Craft Market – St Leonards Church, 10am-4.30pm 5th & 6th December: Christmas Craft Fair at Apley Farm Shop – Unique locally handmade gifts and Santa in his Grotto 6th December: Christmas Street Market – Bridgnorth High Street 7th December: Severn Singers Christmas Concert – An evening of Christmas Carols and songs. Enjoy mince pies and mulled wine at the Severn Valley Country Park. 7.30pm-9pm. Booking essential 01746 781192. Adults £5/Children £3

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