Issue details
Delivery of Superfast Broadband in Central Bedfordshire
To agree the Council's participation in the BDUK Superfast Extension project to roll out superfast broadband infrastructure and approve an additional £500,000 contribution towards delivering superfast broadband infrastructure in Central Bedfordshire.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £200,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/04/2014
Open/Exempt: Open;
Decision due: 27 May 2014 by EXECUTIVE
Date Comment: 26/04/14
Comment: Comments by 26/04/14 to Contact Officer:
Lead member: Regeneration - Executive Member
Lead director: Director of Regeneration and Business
Contact: James Cushing, Head of Investment Email: james.cushing@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk Tel: 0300 300 4984 james.cushing@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk Tel: 0300 300 4984.
Consultation process
A consultation on intervention will be undertaken as part of the project. The Council continues to run a demand registration facility on its website, so far over 2,850 residents and businesses have registered their support and desire for improved broadband.
Decisions
- 29/05/2014 - Superfast Broadband Extension Programme
Agenda items
- 27/05/2014 - EXECUTIVE Superfast Broadband Extension Programme 27/05/2014
Documents
- Joint Local Broadband Plan