Protect Garforth

Boycott all services delivered by telegraph poles and lobby for their removal from the streets

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Announcement

Garforth Community Action are in the process of arranging a meeting with Mr Durkan under the conditions specified by those who attended the recent public meeting.

If you have any questions you would like addressing, please upload them to Garforth Against Giggle (on Facebook) bearing in mind the group have prepared those of both a general and specific nature. Please DO NOT post anything abusive or suggest questions which contain evidence which cannot be proven.

Following the meeting with SCD, a second public meeting will be arranged to state the outcomes, next steps etc.

Thank you for your co-operation, understanding and interest.

Garforth Community Action

"I'd encourage all Garforth residents who want to keep their neighbourhood as free from unsightly overground infrastructure as it always has been to get involved in this inspiring and active local campaign against Giggle Fibre's telegraph pole installation programme.

The views of Garforth residents should come first - after all, it's residents who live here and will be here long after Giggle Fibre has moved on." - Richard Burgon MP

New Campaign Posters!

We have just released a selection of new campaign posters to demand the removal of telegraph poles which have already been installed in Garforth. We don't want telegraph poles and we will be boycotting any service delivered over them!

Print Posters

About the Issue

Giggle Fibre is proceeding with telegraph pole installation across Garforth for their broadband rollout, despite community opposition. This represents a significant concern for our community:


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Important Information About Telegraph Pole Installation Rights

Under the Telecommunications Acts 1983 and 2003:

  • Telecoms companies have legal rights to install equipment without planning permission
  • Local Authorities have limited powers to prevent installations
  • Council permits are only required for traffic management, not installation approval
  • Work can proceed on adopted highways and private land (with owner permission)