The local Assembly Member for Montgomeryshire has been working with a range of organisations in an effort to restore EE mobile coverage to residents in Welshpool after EE have stated that they believe the loss of signal is because the line of sight to a mast is obstructed by overgrown trees.
Russell George, AM for Montgomeryshire, has been in conversations with all the agencies concerned to take steps to resolve the issue for local residents without delay.
Mr George said:
“I have been contacted by a number of residents complaining about the deterioration in EE’s mobile coverage in the Welshpool area. I am on the EE network myself, and have experienced the issue when working in and around the area.
“I have been informed that overgrown trees are obstructing the line of sight with the mast at Long Mountain and as a result, consent to cut the trees has to be granted from the landowners, the Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust, as well as gaining Scheduled Monument Consent from Cadw and a felling licence from Natural Resources Wales.
“I have been working with all of the organisations concerned to enable works to be carried out as necessary. If this is indeed the issue, then once works have been completed, the service should be restored. I have urged all organisations to work closely together to expedite a resolution to this loss of signal while ensuring that any work on the woodland is done with appropriate care.
“I would welcome any further comments from anyone affected, and would be happy to keep people updated directly by email.”
Mr George can be contacted by email at [email protected]