Last year we received a significant increase in the number of complaints and queries from local businesses and residents about delays to the roll-out of broadband provision in our area, especially in Hesleden, High Hesleden and Castle Eden but also in parts of Blackhall (please see posts dated Tuesday 27 September, Thursday 1 September, Sunday 31 July, Thursday 24 March & Monday 18 January 2016 for background information).
Earlier this week we contacted the office of Grahame Morris MP to ask if they'd had any dealings with BT relating to the roll-out of broadband elsewhere in East Durham, and also to ask for any assistance they might be able to offer in joining us in persuading BT to accelerate their broadband roll-out programme in our villages.
We have received a response from Grahame's office confirming that they will make enquiries with the BT Head of Parliamentary Affairs to seek their assurances on progress as outlined above. We will report back on developments as soon as we receive an update.