One of the most important requirements for most homeworkers is a fast and reliable broadband connection.

Unfortunately, not everywhere in the UK has such a service and some people are having to fight to get the investment required to develop their infrastructure.

Thomas Horton, a pupil of Oasis Academy Immingham, is working with the local community group One Voice, Councillor Darren Billard and assistant principal Paul Manarin to fight for North East Lincolnshire's fair share of government broadband funding.

Jean Keyworth, a parish councillor and One Voice Member, told the Grimsby Telegraph that a lot of people in the area work from home, so the improvements is “not a luxury, it's a must really”.

Mr Horton's campaign has so far received 287 signatures from local residents stating that they are not happy with their broadband speed despite the fact that they are paying the same prices as those living in nearby towns where speeds are significantly better.

It appears that support is widespread within the community with people from across the generations keen to encourage companies such as BT and Virgin to invest in the area. If not, it appears that not only will the current residents lose out, but the area will also fail to attract new residents to live in the area if the infrastructure is substandard when compared to alternative locations.