Feedback sought on BT phone boxes removal

Moray Council is seeking feedback from the public on BT’s plans to remove 63 public phone boxes in Moray.

Views from individuals and community groups will form part of the council’s response to BT’s consultation exercise on its proposals.

A survey has been set up at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/WYK323H where a list can be found of the call boxes under threat.

Although the survey is the preferred method of gathering the views of the public, feedback can also be provided to admin.devservs@moray.gov.uk or by calling 01343 563151. Similarly, comments can be posted to EH Admin, Moray Council, High Street, Elgin IV30 1BX.

If you are not using the Survey Monkey, please provide the following information:

1.You or your organisation’s name and contact details

2.Whether you are commenting as an individual or on behalf of a community organisation

3.The phone box or boxes you are commenting on

4.Whether you object or agree to the removal or if your community group wants to ‘adopt’ a red phone box for £1

5.If appropriate, your reasons for objection

6.More details of your objection or agreement

7.Contact details for your community group if you wish to ‘adopt’ a red phone box

All comments should be submitted by October 31.

Moray Council area stretches from Tomintoul in the south to the shores of the Moray Firth, from Keith in the east to Forres in the west. The council and its 4,500 employees respond to the needs of 95,510 residents in this beautiful part of Scotland, which nestles between Aberdeenshire and the Highlands.

Famous for its colony of dolphins, fabulous beaches and more malt whisky distilleries than any where else in Scotland, Moray is a thriving area and a great place to live.

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