Application to construct 5G mast at Lanarkshire primary school submitted

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North Lanarkshire councillors have been asked to approve the construction of a 5G mast at Cleland Primary School.CK Hutchinson Networks has submitted a planning application for the 15-metre mast, which would be located in Main Street southwest of the school.The application has been sent along with reports from GMSA, a worldwide association of mobile network operators, the UK Government and the Institution of Engineering and Technology, all of which counter the “infodemic” of misleading and false information concerning 5G and its alleged impact on health.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android In terms of radio wave exposure 5G is very similar to 4G and is governed by the same safety standards.These agree that additional base stations reduce radio wave exposure to smartphone users because they reduce the amount of power devices require to establish connections, while stressing the importance of good network coverage to communities. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.

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