A new communications kiosk with an integrated defibrillator and advertising display has been proposed in Nantwich, with the "open access" booths popping up across South Cheshire.

Applicant, Thomas Johnston, of New World Payphones (NWP), wants to install the digital terminal across the road from 33 Prachetts Row, close to Morrisons and Aldi.

NWP replace ageing traditional phone boxes with modern kiosks, offering services like Wi-Fi, wayfinding and telephony.

The new communication kiosks accept credit/debit card, contactless and cash payment.

New World Payphones have put up new kiosks on Nantwich Road and Market Street in Crewe (pictured), with another two planned in the town, as well as in Macclesfield in Wilmslow (Ryan Parker).

New kiosks have popped up on Nantwich Road and Market Street in Crewe, with another two planned in the town, as well as in Macclesfield in Wilmslow.

A planning statement reads: "New World Payphones (NWP Street Ltd), is modernising its telephone kiosk estate across the United Kingdom.

"The traditional kiosk is in need of updating to reflect the modern society that we live in.

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"NWP recognise legacy kiosks have historic problems including lack of access for wheelchair users, problems with calling cards, and often attract the use of anti-social behaviour.

"NWP have chosen a new modern design, reflecting the instantly recognisable telephone kiosk heritage, ensuring it provides open access for all.

"It is a robust construction made of stainless steel which will aid reduction of vandalism and assist with ease of maintenance.

"As a responsible telephone operator, NWP will also operate a high standard of cleaning on the new estate.

The New World Payphones kiosk will include an integrated defibrillator and advertising display (CEC Planning).

"The exposed nature of the proposed kiosk supports natural surveillance due eradicating the enclosed space and removing the doors.

"NWP is partnered with a charity working to support communities in the provision of defibrillators.

"Once installed, the defibrillator would be registered on the national defibrillator network, known as 'The Circuit,' the national defibrillator network, thereby ensuring its precise location is known to ambulance services."

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The last date for submitting comments on this application is Wednesday 16 July, with a target decision date of Wednesday 23 July.

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