Decision details

Progress of Superfast Broadband

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Reason for Urgency: A decision is required due to the funding arrangements

 

Due to the financial levels and community impact, the decision is key. The Chairman of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee has been notified.

Decision:

Resolved

 

(1)          That the financial contribution of £545,000 from the New Homes Bonus being made by the Council to extend the availability of Superfast Broadband to homes and business premises across the district by December 2017 be noted.

 

(2)          That the investigation of alternative solutions towards extending the availability of Superfast Broadband to all premises as soon as possible through continued work with businesses, communities and partner organisations be supported.

 

(3)          That it be agreed to consider in due course the most effective use of the remaining £455,000 of new Homes Bonus to address the most hard to connect premises.

Reason Key: Significant Expenditure or Savings and effect on communities in two or more wards;

Corporate Priorities : A District of Opportunity;

Reason No Public Access: No

Declarations: None

Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No

Contact: Steven Newman, Senior Economic Growth Officer Email: steven.newman@cherwell-dc.gov.uk Tel: 01295 221860.

Report author: Steven Newman

Publication date: 02/02/2016

Date of decision: 01/02/2016

Decided at meeting: 01/02/2016 - Executive

Effective from: 06/02/2016

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