IT is reassuring that the ‘communication tower’ workers in my part of the Forest of Dean have such a strong commitment to security.

Walking with my dog in the Heywood Woods-Edgehill Reserve (not sure what the correct nomenclature is for this part of the Forest), I came to the communication towers just passed Edgehills Lodge and saw one of the metal gates wide open.

There were no trucks in the adjacent area, so obviously no workers at the towers.

I pulled the gate closed just to make it less obvious that it was accessible.

I could not use the chain to secure it as the lock was closed on its end.

I called the telephone number listed on the sign but it was an invalid number.

I walked over to the other enclosure and tried the telephone numbers listed on those signs.

Once again the numbers were not working and one for reporting damage had a recorded message which was not relevant.

I realise I have a very active imagination but considering the current security concerns and the police statements about possible cyber-attacks in the future, it is reassuring to have open access to a communication tower.

I walked past these installations again the next day and it was still unbolted.

Considering the sign refers to this being a radio-frequency (radiation) hazard area, the idea that it is open to possible damage and/or children’s curiosity is disconcerting.

It would be good to have working telephone numbers to contact the owners.

I am not sure if these facilities are still BT but it is my understanding some of them are.

– Jennifer Lang, Cinderford.