The Connecting Cumbria project contract was awarded to BT to deliver a broadband service in a defined geographical area of Cumbria. If this community scheme is to go ahead, it is necessary for The Council to agree to remove the area covered by it from the area covered by the wider Connecting Cumbria scheme. This is due to funding conflict issues which would otherwise prevent the Fibre Garden scheme going ahead. This report will present the options for members and explain the issues and risks of each option.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/05/2014
Anticipated restriction: Private -
Decision due: 25 Sep 2014 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Property
Lead director: Executive Director - Economy and Infrastructure
Contact: Jim Savege, Corporate Director - Environment and Community Services The Courts, Carlisle CA3 8NA Email: jim.savege@cumbria.gov.uk Tel: 01228 226340.
Consultees
Local Member and the Parish council.
Relevant Scrutiny Committee / Advisory Board: Communities and Place Scrutiny Advisory Board