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MP & AM TO FIGHT REMOVAL OF PAYPHONE AT FFOREST COAL PIT
August 26, 2009 11:13 AM
Brecon & Radnorshire's Liberal Democrat MP Roger Williams and AM Kirsty Williams have reacted to the news that BT plans to remove the public payphone at Fforest Coal Pit in the Black Mountains by signalling their strong objection to the move. They have already contacted BT, Powys County Council and the local County Councillor for Crickhowell and the Vale of Grwyney, Cllr. John Morris, to alert them to the situation.
Expressing his gratitude to the Vale of Grwyney Community Council for alerting him and Kirsty Williams to the situation, Roger Williams said:
" This payphone sits right on the boundary between Powys and Monmouthshire, in an isolated part of the National Park. So, I am very grateful that the Vale of Grwyney Community Council noticed BT's intentions and brought the matter to our attention. BT has an obligation to sustain facilities that are needed to protect public safety and this payphone is definitely required at this location. Many people visit this part of the National Park to walk, cycle and ride in the mountains. With no mobile 'phone signal available, the payphone is the only means of communication in an emergency or when people need to call for taxis or minibuses to collect them."
Kirsty Williams added:
" It seems that the line to this payphone has been disconnected for some time, so it is no wonder its usage is low, as BT claim. Even if it is not much-used it is still essential that it is retained, to ensure public safety, and I very much hope that both Powys and Monmouthshire County Councils will also object to its removal."
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