Damian asked today in ministerial questions how the Shared Rural Network initiative can help us locally as despite progress there are still too many mobile 'not spots' in Hampshire:
The government’s ambition is to deliver nationwide gigabit-capable broadband as soon as possible. 70% of premises can now access the fastest broadband speeds available, and the UK is on track for 85% gigabit coverage by 2025, and then push further towards 100% coverage.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Steve Barclay, today confirmed funding of £800 million for Basingstoke Hospital. This is great news for the local community and particularly for those in and around Alton who currently access services at Basingstoke.
