Conservative candidate for Sleaford and North Hykeham, Dr Caroline Johnson, met with Minister of State for Digital & Culture, Matt Hancock MP, and Lincolnshire County Council Leader Martin Hill, today as part of her five point plan to deliver better broadband for residents and businesses across Sleaford and North Hykeham.
86% of premises across Lincolnshire now have access to superfast broadband with thousands more set to benefit from further improvements.
As part of her plan to deliver a brighter future for Sleaford and North Hykeham, Dr Johnson has pledged to deliver 100% high speed access, including for hard-to-reach rural communities.
Caroline invited the Minister and Lincolnshire County Council Leader Martin Hill to visit a superfast broadband installation box on West Gate, Sleaford to raise the issue.
Dr. Caroline Johnson said:
"We’ve made some real progress on getting faster broadband locally but we need to do more. That means keeping up the pressure on BT, Broadband Delivery UK and all levels of government to secure 100% high speed broadband access across Sleaford and North Hykeham.
"I was delighted the minister responsible for broadband rollout accepted my invite to visit the constituency to discuss the concerns of residents and businesses.
"If elected I’ll demand a monthly progress report from all involved and share it on my website for residents to see."
Digital Minister Matt Hancock MP said:
"I'm clear that Caroline will be a strong local champion for residents and businesses across Sleaford & North Hykeham.
"86% of premises across Lincolnshire now have access to super fast broadband, but I will work with Caroline if elected to bring high speed broadband to 100% - all households and businesses - within the next 4 years.
"Caroline is only candidate who has a plan to deliver for local communities and make Sleaford and North Hykeham work for everyone"