Broadband in the North Dorset towns, and particularly in the surrounding rural areas, is totally inadequate and if we are to see growth in our rural economy, it is vital that it is brought quite literally up to speed. Solutions proposed by Government and the major providers are likely to concentrate on easy to reach urban areas.
To achieve the huge improvement we need, we have to make our views known to government, BT and other broadband providers before the 22nd November. To lobby effectively we need to collect robust data to support our case. CPEND, which is a body made up of, amongst others, the four community partnerships in Shaftesbury, Blandford, Gillingham and Sturminster Newton has been awarded a grant from Sowing Seeds to support the work of a Broadband Team headed by Steve Adamson. A key element of the team’s work is to complete a survey in the district so that the results may be presented to the appropriate decision makers who can help to make a significant difference to local businesses who require a faster and more reliable Broadband service.
For this reason please follow the link and complete the online questionnaire, which takes no more than two minutes to do.
Please then forward this message to all your contacts in the area. Thank you for your co- operation. Any queries? Please call me on 01747 822746 Mark Hebditch Chair of Three Rivers Partnership and CPEND
Since this message was first circulated, there have been over 600 responses. Thank you to all who have taken part. PLEASE ENCOURAGE AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE TO GIVE THEIR VIEWS ABOUT BROADBAND LOCALLY
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