Decision details

Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services regarding progress with the Superfast Broadband Programme and highlighting developments in government’s new Project Gigabit.

With the agreement of the Chairman, Councillor Porter addressed Cabinet. She welcomed the report and the additional funding, but expressed concern regarding cost increases caused by community fibre partnerships being encouraged to add remote properties to their plans.

The report was and details of how the new scheme would work was introduced. It was noted that it was government administered and would operate on a first come, first served basis. The financial model was set out and it was confirmed that all the money was likely to be spent as costs were rising in this area. Recognising the importance of a fast broadband connection, Cabinet were pleased that the County Council was able to provide support in this way.   

The recommendations set out in the report were considered and agreed. A decision record is attached to these minutes.