topic Re: URGENT new mast site found for HU16 in Mobile Network discussions

URGENT new mast site found for HU16

Cllr_Phil — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:34:55 GMT

EE removed a mast in Cottingham, East Yorkshire in December, since the landowner no longer wanted a mast on their property.

This has left many EE customers with no signal whatsoever and I presume that EE are in need of a new site.

As the local Ward Councillor, I approached the Council to see if we can offer an alternative site.

The Council do have a nearby site available and would like to discuss this with EE. Can someone please contact me and I will pass on the contact details.

Re: URGENT new mast site found for HU16

Ali_A — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:10:40 GMT

Hi @Cllr_Phil

Thanks for reaching out to offer a potential location for an EE Mast.

I'd like to pass this on to our network team to have a look into this.

I'll send you private message. Please check your inbox and get back to me when you can.

Thanks

Ali

Re: URGENT new mast site found for HU16

Cllr_Phil — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:28:32 GMT

Hi Ali,

Thank you for getting back to me, regarding a possible site for a replacement EE mast.

The suggested site is at the Worklink Learning Resource Centre on Eppleworth Road, which is maybe 600 metres from the previous mast location at Keldgate Farm.

This Worklink site can be found in the area around: What3Words ///helps.answer.voice

My contact details are shown below.

Phil

Mob. 0**********

Please let me know if this Council owned site looks to be of interest. If so, I can put you in direct suggest contact with the Council’s Principal Commercial Surveyor to discuss the practical aspects and terms. He is already aware of the situation and would welcome a discussion on the subject.

If this site is not suitable, I have also reached out to the Castle Hill Hospital, whose site is almost directly opposite Keldgate Farm, asking if they might be interested in hosting a mast. I am still waiting on a response and will let you know if I hear anything.

I should also mention that Cottingham appears very badly served for all mobile connections, so I hope that EE might consider further expanding the mast network in the area.

I possible, I would be grateful if you can also provide your direct email contact details, so we can correspond directly, rather than via this Community page, particularly if I am sharing contact details of Council officers.

Thanks and kind regards

Phil

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Re: URGENT new mast site found for HU16

Ali_A — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:23:58 GMT

Hi @Cllr_Phil,

Thanks for getting back to me with the details,

The reply come through on the public forum, so I've redacted your reply, however we have a record of the details you have given.

I've passed this on to our team to review.
Once they investigated the proposed site they'll be in touch. It can take some time to look at the initial feasibility, so don't worry if you don't hear back immediately.

It's a great suggestion and very helpful for the improvement of services in the area.

Ali

Re: URGENT new mast site found for HU16

Cllr_Phil — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:59:32 GMT

I was exploring two possible sites for a new EE mast in Cottingham for you.

1. Worklink Centre, Eppleworth Road

This is a Council owned site and they would be willing to hold talks to discuss siting a mast.

2. Castle Hill Hospital site

This is also adjacent to Eppleworth Road and I received their response today, as below.

’We do have some telecommunications equipment on the roof of the Tower Block at HRI for which we used to receive a good income from the tenants. Since the introduction of the Communications Code this has reduced significantly, and the agreements and access requests take quite a lot of management and a very restrictive for the trust. For this reason and to protect the site if we were to ever put a helipad back or if there is any future development I would be reluctant to recommend installing a mast on site. Do you have further details of the size of the mast etc.?’

I saw that EE have withdrawn the application for a mast just up the hill at Skidby, so presume you are still looking for a site.

i would appreciate an update from your end.

Kind regards

Phil

Re: URGENT new mast site found for HU16

Linzi_H — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:13:24 GMT

Hi @Cllr_Phil

Thanks for the update.

I will pass this information on to the relevant team and ask them to provide you with a direct update as soon as possible.

Linzi

Re: URGENT new mast site found for HU16

Cllr_Phil — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:06:24 GMT

Thank you. Much appreciated.

Phil