Infrastructure Digital
Supercharging digital infrastructure to drive innovation, competitiveness and connected communities
The digital initiative revolves around harnessing the transformative power of full-fibre connectivity, empowering individuals and businesses with seamless access to the digital world.
Through strategic investments in digital infrastructure, local leaders will drive the expansion of high-speed internet access, ensuring that all members of our community can reap the benefits of a digitally connected society.
This includes supporting businesses in adopting digital technologies, improving online public services, and fostering digital skills development. By embracing the digital revolution, a more inclusive, innovative, and prosperous future will be created for all communities.
The deal will:
- Fast-track digital infrastructure – both 5G and ultra-fast broadband – upgrades to support the movement of people, goods, and ideas.
- Create a planned approach to strategic and long-term investment in digital infrastructure that closes the gap with other areas of the UK, providing confidence for investment and relocation, enabling businesses to improve productivity and residents to access digital services.
- Collaborate with local businesses to provide digital literacy training programmes, ensuring that all members of the community can fully participate in the digital age.
- Facilitate the establishment of co-working spaces and innovation hubs to foster collaboration, entrepreneurship, and digital creativity.
- Encourage the adoption of smart technologies to improve energy efficiency and the delivery of public services.