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Rural connectivity must benefit communities MPs told

Scottish Land & Estates have called for decisions on new infrastructure to consider local needs, public benefit, cost and impacts on existing land uses

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock • 2 min read
Anna Gardiner, senior policy adviser (Business & Property) at Scottish Land & Estates
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Anna Gardiner, senior policy adviser (Business & Property) at Scottish Land & Estates

Investment in rural broadband and mobile coverage must focus on the needs of communities and businesses, with stronger accountability for operators exercising powers over private land, Scottish Land &...

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