Motion text
That this House congratulates Garforth residents for their campaign against the installation of telegraph poles in the area by Giggle Fibre against the wishes of residents; notes this area of Garforth has never previously had telegraph poles and that residents enjoy this aspect of the area and strongly wish to continue to do so; commends the team of residents who organised the recent public meeting in opposition to Giggle Fibre's telegraph pole installations attended by some 200 Garforth residents; thanks the over 900 residents from the area that have signed the Parliamentary Petition regarding the installation of telegraph poles; further congratulates Garforth Community Action website for its role as an online hub for residents to join the campaign; further notes that whilst long-standing law allows companies to install telegraph poles without planning permission, just because a company can do something, doesn't mean a company should do something and believes that local, not just legal, considerations are vitally important and believes the wishes of local residents should come first; also notes the government is reviewing the Cabinet Siting and Pole Siting Code of Practice 2016 it inherited and encourages it to take into account the experience of Garforth residents whilst doing so; advises Giggle Fibre and any companies considering purchasing or using its infrastructure to expect a resident boycott of their services in Garforth; urges Giggle Fibre to stop its installations in Garforth; and supports, and wishes Garforth residents well in their campaign which is a fantastic example of community spirit.
Signatures (20)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on
7 March 2025
Whittome, Nadia
Labour
Signed on
7 March 2025
Byrne, Ian
Labour
Signed on
7 March 2025
Witherden, Steve
Labour
Signed on
7 March 2025
Hussain, Imran
Labour
Signed on
7 March 2025
Leishman, Brian
Labour
Signed on
7 March 2025
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Abbott, Ms Diane
Labour
Signed on
7 March 2025
Osborne, Kate
Labour
Signed on
7 March 2025
Lavery, Ian
Labour
Signed on
7 March 2025
McDonnell, John
Independent
Signed on
7 March 2025
Foy, Mary Kelly
Labour
Signed on
7 March 2025
Johnson, Kim
Labour
Signed on
7 March 2025
Morris, Grahame
Labour
Signed on
7 March 2025
Duncan-Jordan, Neil
Labour
Signed on
7 March 2025
Trickett, Jon
Labour
Signed on
10 March 2025
Begum, Apsana
Independent
Signed on
10 March 2025
Lewis, Clive
Labour
Signed on
10 March 2025
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
11 March 2025
Opher, Dr Simon
Labour
Signed on
11 March 2025
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
11 March 2025
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.