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venture into the water. A variety (SCMS) located offshore. This includes what is believed to be the only self-
of small rubber craft appeared powered floating 5G buoy on the globe. Charged by the sun, it shows how
as if by magic. I just had to join innovation has a huge part to play in meeting net zero carbon objectives. The
them! four digital signs installed by the project at popular tourist hotspots also include
footfall counting technology to help landowners and the local authorities
I swam a few times the length of
the pool stopping occasionally manage potential overcrowding along the Jurassic Coast.
to take in the scene. By now, There was also the chance to meet the Lulworth First Responders who have
the outer wall of the pool had recently had their emergency response vehicle brought into the 21st century with
fully emerged from the sea and the latest communications kit and 5G connectivity. Finally, the Minister was then
youngsters and a few mums taken by boat to view the SCMS buoy up close and to look at the coastline where
and dads had clambered onto the project is examining how 5G can be used to help monitor land slippage and
it balancing like tight-rope cliff stability.
walkers on what looked like a
slippery uneven surface. I was I commented “This visit marks an important milestone in the project as our
sorely tempted to join them but research starts to become more visible and is being recognised at the highest
having already broken one ankle in an adventurous past, I decided that levels of government. We hope what the Minister has seen here today will help
discretion was called for. Now there is a sign that I must be getting old! inform decisions about 5G and rural connectivity, not just in Dorset but across the
whole of the UK.”
Back to the beach, I sat a while with Diana as we took in the scene. It had its own
unique atmosphere with the unrivalled backdrop of this stunning coastline. The Digital Infrastructure Minister Matt Warman said: “5G is about much more than
world was at play, a time to remember, a moment to cherish.... having a faster mobile phone and I’ve seen some incredible innovation
happening across Dorset with the help of government funding. Whether it’s saving
Ilfracombe Tunnels, Bath Place, Ilfracombe, EX34 8AN lives at sea, monitoring coastal erosion or helping our dedicated first responders,
what we are learning in Dorset about this technology will help us improve lives
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and create new solutions to age-old problems.”
Bob Holman
All in all, a very positive day which raised the profile of ground-breaking digital
work underway here in Dorset and puts us in an excellent position for any further
work funded by government.

Quality Tax and Social Care Reform – Briefing note to our MPs
KingsBere Accounting The current system is not working so at our regular meeting with our local MPs we
put forward our thoughts and our requests for them to consider. Apologies for the
length but it only makes sense as a complete document, so it is shown below
unedited. We also attached “Nine Statements to Help Shape Adult Social Care
Accountants For professional advice, dealing with all Reform” produced by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS)
aspects of accounts and tax
which you can Google if you need to.
We need MPs’ help to ensure certainty for adult social care, progress on
Day and evening appointments available meaningful reform of the funding system and to secure a long-term plan for adult
social care. Reform has been a challenge for governments of all political shades,
but a fair and sustainable solution is vitally needed.
Phone Debbie Scott FCCA, ATII on 01258 830304
Social care provides care, support and safeguards for us at different stages in our
office@kingsbere.co.uk

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