Belinda Fawcett | Company Secretary and Director of Regulatory and Public Affairs
Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited

Connected Britain 2026 - Day 1 @ 14:20

The neutral host ecosystem: Unlocking investment and coverage across the UK

• How can the neutral host model be most effectively used to bridge connectivity gaps across cities, transport corridors, and rural environments? 
• What regulatory changes are needed to accelerate neutral host rollout and attract infrastructure investment? 
• How must the long-term contracts and financial incentives between MNOs and neutral hosts be structured to ensure commitment and a sustainable wholesale partnership? 
• How can councils proactively manage street assets and planning to accelerate neutral host deployment? 

Neil McRae, Chief Technology and Information Officer, CityFibre

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Neil McRae / The neutral host ecosystem: Unlocking investment and coverage across the UK

Neil McRae, Chief Technology and Information Officer,
CityFibre

Neil leads CityFibre’s technology and systems strategy. With over 30 years’ industry experience – including senior roles across BT Group and Juniper Networks – Neil is known for his pioneering mindset and ability to turn bold technology vision into real-world outcomes.   Throughout his...

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Sarah Bazen, Digital Infrastructure Strategic lead, West Sussex County Council

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Sarah Bazen / The neutral host ecosystem: Unlocking investment and coverage across the UK

Sarah Bazen, Digital Infrastructure Strategic lead,
West Sussex County Council

Sarah Bazen is currently the Digital Infrastructure Strategic Lead for West Sussex County Council.  Sarah is at the forefront of shaping Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity in the Sussex region, leading the countywide digital agenda on behalf of 8 councils.   With a strong background in...

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Simon Fletcher, CSO, Small Cell Forum Limited

Chris Hudson, Director, Scottish Futures Trust

Belinda Fawcett, Company Secretary and Director of Regulatory and Public Affairs, Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited

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Belinda Fawcett / The neutral host ecosystem: Unlocking investment and coverage across the UK

Belinda Fawcett, Company Secretary and Director of Regulatory and Public Affairs,
Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited

Belinda Fawcett is Company Secretary and Director of Regulatory and Public Affairs at Cornerstone. Since joining in 2015, she has led major programmes that have helped reshape the UK's tower industry, including Cornerstone's response to changes in the Electronic Communications Code. She...

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