A NEW telecommunications mast, dishes and equipment have been given the go ahead.

Shared Access Ltd submitted an application for land at Harwich and Parkeston Football to provide 2G, 3G and 4G mobile electronic services.

The equipment will be installed on the western side of the ground between the current main stand and the toilet block with a 20 metre high tower mast and six antennae.

This will be close to existing 18metre high floodlights and a spectator stand which will help to screen the mast which will be at least 40metres from the nearest homes.

Other surrounding buildings and open sites have been considered but are not felt to be as preferable.

The scheme was agreed by Tendring Council agreed the scheme.