East Riding free public Wi-Fi comes to new locations

East Riding's free outdoor public Wi-Fi has been extended to include another five locations.

The service is now available in central areas of Cottingham, Driffield, Hessle, Snaith, while there is also an expansion of coverage in Bridlington, including parts of Bridlington Old Town.

This initiative is a part of East Riding of Yorkshire Council's Smart County Programme and contributes to the council's wider digital strategy. So far, the scheme has connected 60,000 users to Wi-Fi services in Beverley, Bridlington, Goole, Hedon, Hornsea, Howden, Pocklington, and Withernsea. The additional coverage comes following extra funding from the Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

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Councillor David Tucker, Deputy Leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: "Expanding coverage to these five new locations will bring digital connectivity to more people, helping to bridge the digital divide and improve public access to online services. It will also benefit local market traders and tourists visiting the area, enhancing their overall experience."

The service enables everyone, from holidaymakers in Bridlington beach chalets to traders accepting contactless payments in East Riding markets, to connect to public Wi-Fi, making everyday activities easier and faster.

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The service has been provided by KCOM. Jan Collins, MD of KCOM Enterprise, said: "This scheme will empower people across our region residents, businesses and visitors alike to take full advantage of our seamless connectivity and close the digital divide.

"It's been a major scheme working alongside East Riding of Yorkshire Council to connect and deliver real tangible benefits to our region, connecting our local markets, town centres, resorts and public spaces to a world of opportunities like never before. KCOM is proud to power many of our region's public services and continually support our customers do more with their connectivity."

Users can enjoy 24-hour free connectivity in any of these coverage areas by connecting to the "EastRidingFreeWiFi" network and entering their email address.