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Peak District Farmers Face Danger Due to Poor Mobile Signal
11 Sep
Summary
- High Peak has the worst mobile signal coverage in Britain.
- Poor signal creates danger for farmers due to lone working.
- Masts face opposition due to preserving national park's qualities.
Farmers in the Peak District are facing increased risks due to the area's severe mobile phone signal deficiencies. New data ranks the High Peak as having the worst mobile coverage in all of Britain. This lack of reliable signal poses a significant danger to farmers who frequently work alone.
Andrew Critchlow, an NFU county adviser, highlighted that the 'not spots' make emergency communication impossible, potentially putting lives at risk. He also noted that modern farming relies heavily on technology and data, which cannot be accessed efficiently without a dependable signal.
Despite these critical issues, proposals for additional mobile phone masts have encountered local opposition. Councillor Joanna Collins stated that while the service is patchy, it is not entirely absent. However, residents are resistant to new masts, citing the need to preserve the special qualities of the Peak District National Park.
