A MOBILE telephone mast is to be erected in Webheath by telecommunications giant One 2 One.

The 12-metre pole will be installed in Birchfield Road near Marlfield Avenue later this year.

Telephone masts do not need planning consent from the council but a notification to the authority has been made.

A council spokesman said the pole would look like a piece of street furniture, such as a lamppost.

He added: "The mast does have to meet some very strict guidelines."

Previously, concerns have been raised over the safety of emissions from such masts.