Decision details
5G and Digital Connectivity
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
The purpose of the report is to provide
context and background on the existing digital infrastructure
across Warwickshire for both full fibre and mobile connectivity.
The report will then outline the need to improve mobile network
connectivity, especially the acceleration of the deployment of 5G
across the county.
Decision:
Resolved
That Cabinet:
1) Agrees that there is a need to extend and improve gigabit digital connectivity across Warwickshire and approves and adopts the Digital Infrastructure Strategy (at Appendix C) to support the Council Plan 2020 – 2025, the Council’s Covid–19 Recovery Plan and the Warwickshire Place
Shaping Programme.
2) Agrees to establish a Digital Connectivity Board supported by a Digital Infrastructure Team (as set out at paragraph 5.2 and subject to funding being available) to develop and promote a Digital Infrastructure Programme for and to coordinate and manage the deployment of full fibre connectivity and 5G mobile networks across Warwickshire.
3) Authorises the Strategic Director for Resources to develop the governance and project management arrangements for the Digital Infrastructure Programme in line with the objectives of the Digital Infrastructure Strategy and the Council Plan 2020 – 2025 and the requirements of the constitution.
Report author: Craig Cusack
Publication date: 13/11/2020
Date of decision: 12/11/2020
Decided at meeting: 12/11/2020 - Cabinet
Effective from: 20/11/2020
Accompanying Documents:
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