Minister to speak at Jesse's Broadband Summit

Communications Minister Ed Vaizey will be the key note speaker at a Broadband Summit organised by local MP Jesse Norman this Friday.

The event brings together experts in rural broadband delivery from around the country, together with the head of BT's Next Generation Access programme. Local wireless provider Allpay will also outline their own exciting new wireless broadband plans.

Speaking about the event, Jesse said "Good broadband access is vital to the future of Herefordshire, both socially and economically.

"We have pulled together this Broadband Summit to help the county push for better access and better coverage, and to understand what we ourselves can do to make better broadband happen.

"I am delighted that Ed Vaizey is coming to Herefordshire to see he problem for himself, and to hear first-hand what a difference proper broadband could make."

The event is being held at the Three Counties Hotel in Hereford, from 10.30 am - 2 pm. The cost is £10, and includes a buffet lunch.