Issue - meetings

This paper sets out the various benefits that can be derived from signing up to the Local Digital Declaration, along with an assessment of the limited number of risks it might present.

Councillor Kam Kaur summarised the key elements of the published report which set out the principles, benefits, risks and requirements of the Local Digital Declaration. That this work would link to the priorities of the Covid-19 Recovery Plan was recognised. Cabinet was informed that next steps would include the establishment of a project group overseen by the Data and Digital Board.

Councillor Keith Kondakor suggested that highways should be an initial focus. For this it will be necessary to bring the district and borough councils on board. He also recognised the value of “open data” noting that “apps” can be developed around this information. Councillor Jeff Clarke stated that new IT had enhanced working relations with contractors seeing the introduction of an interactive response for highways issues.

Councillor Peter Butlin asked whether the new arrangements would allow people to bypass the requirements of the Data Protection Act. He was informed that this would not be the case.

Resolved:

That Cabinet:

1. Agrees that Warwickshire County Council signs up to the Local Digital

Declaration.

2. Endorses the proposed next steps in benefiting from being signatories to

the Declaration.