Will 157 50 ft poles ‘clutter’ Great Yarmouth?

The county council has rejected plans to install 157 50 feet tall telegraph poles in Great Yarmouth.

Essex and Suffolk Water wants to install them to help monitor smart meters.

Paul Mosley spoke to Conservative councillor responsible for innovation, Jane James, to find out more.

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21 May 2025

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