Julian joined an event at the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday (21 January) where Buckden was told it has been shortlisted by Vodafone for its attempts to improve mobile coverage.
The village has applied to the telephone company’s ‘Open Sure Signal’ programme which provides a 3G signal to areas with geographical challenges meaning signal from mobile phone masts struggles to reach them.
Following support from Julian, Buckden applied to Vodafone and the village is now on the shortlist to have the improved mobile connection installed. Community champion Peter Vetch joined the Westminster event which was also attended by Communications Minister Ed Vaizey MP.
Julian said:
“I was delighted to be able to support Buckden’s application to the programme from Vodafone and pleased that it is now on the shortlist to have the work carried out. I will be encouraging the telephone company to choose the village to ensure its residents and businesses have better access to mobile phone coverage which so many of us now take for granted.”
