Broadband provider fined after Bridgwater offences

A broadband provider has been fined thousands of pounds after pleading guilty to two offences in Bridgwater - which magistrates said posed a danger to pedestrians.

Nextfibre Networks also pleaded guilty to nine smaller charges in Devon.

It's after they failed to install proper traffic management while working in two of the town's streets back in September last year.

Councillor Richard Wilkins, Somerset Council’s Lead Member for Transport and Digital said:

We take these sorts of offences very seriously, carrying out works without proper measures is simply unacceptable. We will take action if companies are in breach of their duties.

“Our message to the public is please report issues to Somerset Council if you see them – help us to make sure companies work in a safe and considerate manner.

"The court imposed fines totalling £8,000, costs of £3,325 for the offences in Somerset."