Superfast Broadband is One Step Closer in Staffordshire

As 2013 dawns, Tamworth’s surrounding villages in Lichfield District are on track to get the superfast broadband it needs to help deliver jobs and boost growth after the EU gave the roll out of high speed broadband across rural areas the green light.

After several months of delay in Europe, Government pressure has resulted in the EU approving the UK’s £530 million investment in rural broadband.  This means Staffordshire County Council can now focus on delivering its new broadband infrastructure project, with £7.4million being made available by the Government – a project that will have huge benefit over the coming years for both communities and businesses.

Commenting, local MP Christopher Pincher said, “This decision is great news for Staffordshire.  Britain is in a global race and we cannot allow rural areas like Clifton Campville, Thorpe Constantine and areas close to Wigginton to get left behind because of poor internet infrastructure.  Staffordshire will now get the infrastructure to match its aspiration, providing local people and local businesses with the tools they need to get on and prosper.

“It also demonstrates how much Conservatives in the Government want to support the rural economy.  We are working hard to make sure rural areas are not left behind as the Coalition strains every sinew to help create growth, jobs and future prosperity.”