BT and the Council have consulted on BT’s proposal to remove payphones in the following locations. The Council are now consulting on the attached “First Notification” which is the Council’s draft decision on whether to object or consent to the removal of the payphone equipment.
- Rivelin Valley Road/Manchester Road, S10 5DH
- Hallamshire Road/Hallamshire Close, S10 4FJ
- Riverside Road/Fulwood Road, S10 3BT
- Totley Brook Grove/Totley Brook Road, S17 3QY
- Dore & Totley Golf Club/Bradway Road, S17 4QR
- Westbourne Road/Clarkehouse Road, S10 2LG
- Greystones Road/Ecclesall Road, S11 8TD
- Thornbury Hosp/Fulwood Road, S10 3BR
What Happens Next
Based on previous consultation comments, usage and any knowledge of social need, the Council are now publishing their First Notification – this is their draft decision on whether they object or consent to the removal of the payphone equipment.
After considering the comments from this consultation, Sheffield City Council will send their Final Decision to the Secretary of State and BT. They will also pass on contact details of anyone wishing to adopt any of the red ‘heritage’ phone box. It’s simple to do and costs just £1. http://business.bt.com/phone-services/payphone-services/adopt-a-kiosk/
Contact
Any comments on this draft decision should be sent to Forward & Area Planning Team, Sheffield City Council, Howden House, 1 Union Street, Sheffield, S1 2SH; or to sheffieldplan@sheffield.gov.uk). The deadline is 5th December at midnight.
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