Subject: Urgent Community Concern – Giggle Fibre’s Telegraph Pole Rollout in Garforth

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am reaching out to request your coverage of an urgent issue affecting residents of Garforth. Telecommunications company Giggle Fibre has started to install over 200 telegraph poles across our community as part of their broadband rollout, despite widespread opposition from residents and elected representatives.

This decision directly contradicts the approach taken by the previous provider, Spring Fibre, which had committed to underground installation (with the exception of 2 telegraph poles which had technical challenges) following community consultations. Giggle Fibre has disregarded this agreement and is now imposing a solution that will significantly impact the aesthetics of our streets, property values, and overall community character.

Concerns over this rollout have led to strong opposition from:

• MP Richard Burgon, who has called for a full moratorium and a public consultation meeting.
• Cllr Mark Dobson, who has challenged the necessity of poles given prior agreements.
• Leeds City Council, which has requested a pause on installations while discussions take place.

Despite this, Giggle Fibre is refusing to engage in a public meeting and is instead offering limited engagement with just five selected residents, which many believe is an inadequate response to a widespread community issue.

Local residents are deeply frustrated that telecommunications companies can bypass meaningful consultation under permitted development rights, leaving communities with no real say in how infrastructure is imposed upon them.

We are calling on local media to bring attention to this issue and help amplify the community’s voice. Specifically, we need coverage to:

• Inform the public about the implications of these telegraph poles.
• Hold Giggle Fibre accountable for ignoring local concerns.
• Pressure the company into a full public consultation before proceeding.
• Highlight the broader issue of outdated permitted development laws allowing telecom providers to act without proper local oversight.

This is an issue that affects not only Garforth but also many other communities facing similar battles against intrusive infrastructure. We would be happy to provide resident statements, images of affected areas, and further background information.

Please let us know if you are able to support us in bringing this matter to wider public attention.

I look forward to your response.

Best regards,
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