b'CONTRACT NEWS - OPENREACHThe expansion of our Openreach contract is powered by the excellent and consistent performance of our teams across the country. Our teams in the East Midlands are demonstrating exceptional capability. Tackling the core elements of the network both underground and overhead. Our teams are integrating civil works into the maintenance and installation process, committing to further responsibilities within the workstream.Currently, Kelly Group are running trials with Openreach, utilising soft digs and the use of MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms) for essential overhead work such as cutting back trees to clear lines for new cables As with the MDU, these trial phases are crucial, and if successful, Kelly Group will assume responsibility for further, more complex work.Meanwhile the SD (Service Delivery) team continues to benefit from a steady and expanding flow of copper repair and installation work. We should also recognise the outstanding performance of our team in Scotland. They have been singled out for their consistent excellence, which has led to a significant expansion of our operational footprint in the region. Their high performance across key metricssuch as compliance, Right First Time (RFT), and customer satisfaction (CSAT) - has strengthened our regionalSD Regional Management Team (Scotland) L-R - Paul BonthroneSenior Operations Manager, presence. Ronald MorrisonField Manager, Brian MckeowenField Manager, David EllisField Manager.5.'