Decision details

(i)           That the progress on the Digital Infrastructure project as part of the Newcastle Town Deal, be noted;

(ii)          That the Deputy Chief Executive in conjunction with the Portfolio Holders for Finance, Town Centres & Growth and One Council, People & Partnerships, be authorised to progress the Digital Infrastructure project to the next steps of procuring a partner to deliver a fibre network within the Newcastle Town Deal area;

(iii)         That the Deputy Chief Executive in conjunction with the Portfolio Holders for Finance, Town Centres & Growth and One Council, People & Partnerships, be authorised to examine the invest to save potential of connecting key Borough Council sites to the fibre network to release the full benefit from this investment;

(iv)         That a further report on the digital inclusion element of the project be considered by a future meeting of Cabinet.