BT wants to install the LED screens in streets around Shrewsbury town centre.
The junction between Smithfield Road and Chester Street in Shrewsbury where BT wants to put one of its screens. Photo: Google
But they are expected to receive the thumbs down from Shropshire Council's northern planning committee due to not being in-keeping with the town's historic surroundings. The hubs would be nearly 3m high and 1.2m wide with LED screens on both sides. Businesses would pay BT to display advertising material and fund the hubs, which would provide ultrafast public and encrypted wi-fi, USB ports for charging, free phone calls and a direct 999 call button.
A Shropshire Council development management report said:"It is considered that the proposed hub due to its scale, design and digital display screen and having regard to the character of the area in which it will be located, would have an adverse visual impact on the character and appearance of the street scene, the setting of nearby listed buildings and this part of Shrewsbury town centre conservation area.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Disqualified driver led police on chase and was caught twice in four days in ShrewsburyA disqualified driver who led police on a chase in a high performance Audi has been jailed.
Read more »
Police investigate report of rape in ShrewsburyPolice are appealing for witnesses following reports that a woman was raped in Shrewsbury.
Read more »
Campaigners call for planning permission delay over homes at £550,000 site in ShrewsburyCampaigners involved in a row over land wrongfully sold for £550,000 are calling for a planning permission extension to be delayed.
Read more »
Tournament director delighted with line up for W100 tournament at The Shrewsbury ClubTournament director Richard Joyner has hailed the quality of the players competing in this week’s ITF World Tennis Tour event at The Shrewsbury Club ahead of the first round matches starting today.
Read more »
Police appeal after report of rape in car in ShrewsburyPolice are appealing for witnesses after a woman reported being raped in a car in Shrewsbury.
Read more »