Take Action
Sign the Parliamentary Petition
Support the national campaign to remove permitted development rights for telecoms infrastructure.
The petition calls for:
- Removal of permitted development rights for telecoms infrastructure
- Mandatory local planning authority approval
- Prevention of unnecessary infrastructure duplication
Contact Your MP
Email Richard Burgon MP at: richard@richardburgon.com
Additional contact details can be found at: members.parliament.uk
Request his support for:
- Immediate moratorium on telegraph pole installation
- Public consultation meeting
- Underground installation commitment
Contact Giggle Fibre
Email Giggle Fibre at: enquiries@gigglefibre.co.uk
Request that they:
- Suspend any planned telegraph pole installations in Garforth
- Attend a public meeting to discuss alternative installation methods with affected residents
- Provide clear justification for why telegraph poles are being pursued
How to Object to a Telegraph Pole
If you are concerned about telegraph poles being installed in your area, it is crucial to take action before they go up. Once a pole is installed, formal objections can only be raised under specific conditions, making early action even more important.
Take Action Before Installation
The best way to prevent telegraph poles is to object before they are installed. You can use resources available under the Take Action section of our site to help raise your concerns with Giggle Fibre and your local MP, and raise awareness in your community.
Objecting After Installation
If a pole has already been installed, you may still be able to object under the Electronic Communications Code. However, objections are limited to specific grounds:
- If you are the owner or occupier of land where the pole has been placed or have an interest in any land neighbouring the land where the pole is.
- If the installation negatively affects your land use or enjoyment.
- If the pole could reasonably be positioned somewhere else.
How to Submit an Objection
Once installed, you can object by submitting a written notice with your name, address, and reasons for objection. Send your objection to:
- Email: enquiries@gigglefibre.co.uk
- Post: Giggle Fibre LTD, North House, Phoenix Avenue, Leeds Business Park, LS24 9DY
Why Early Action Matters
Preventing poles before they go up is far more effective than trying to remove them later. Once installed, objections have limited power.
How to Complain About Telegraph Pole Installations Under Section 110 of the Communications Act 2003
If a broadband provider has failed to give the required 28-day notice before installing a telegraph pole, it is important to follow the correct complaint process. Ofcom is responsible for enforcing the 2003 Regulations under Section 110 of the Communications Act 2003.
Contact the Broadband Provider or Local Planning Authority (LPA)
Before escalating the complaint, you should first raise the issue with the broadband provider responsible for the pole installation. If the issue relates to planning conditions, you should also contact your Local Planning Authority (LPA).
Send your complaint to Giggle Fibre:
- Email: enquiries@gigglefibre.co.uk
- Post: Giggle Fibre LTD, North House, Phoenix Avenue, Leeds Business Park, LS24 9DY
Submit a Complaint to Ofcom
If your complaint is not resolved, you can escalate it to Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, which enforces compliance with the 2003 Regulations under Section 110 of the Communications Act 2003.
To submit a complaint to Ofcom, use their official complaint form:
- Online Complaint Form: Submit a complaint to Ofcom