Two new telecoms shelters could be built in Leek, providing superfast (FTTP) broadband to around 6,000 local homes if plans are approved.

Two planning applications were submitted to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council by VX Fibre this week, seeking permission to build telecoms shelters on land at Hamil Drive and Fowlchurch Road.

The proposal states: "The proposal is to provide a telecoms shelter that will provide FTTP to approximately 6000 homes in the Leek area."

The application comes after Nub News recently reported how local councillors called for more to be done to provide local residents with faster broadband, particularly those who may struggle to afford it.

The cover letter on the recent applications states: "The shelter is to contain active telecoms equipment, and will therefore require power, and contain backup batteries.

"It will be earthed, and secured, and will only require sporadic access.

"It will not require plumbing, nor generate waste, as it will not be in constant use.

"The foundations are four concrete plinths which will minimise further impact on the surroundings, and the plinths and shelter arrive pre-built which should minimise installation works."

Staffordshire Moorlands District Council's planning officers will have the final say on the applications at a later date.