Decision details

The Executive agreed the recommendations as outlined above namely:

1.      To endorse proceeding with the Blackpool Local Full Fibre Network Plan, in line with the steps in the report and Build Out map attached at Appendix 6a, to the Executive report.

2.      To agree that the Council joins the already established Digital Infrastructure co-operative.

3.      To agree to support further build out of the fibre network by co-operative Members subject to Highways and Planning regulations. 

4.      To support Demand Stimulation activities to encourage the take up of Full Fibre Connectivity by Blackpool Businesses and Residents to enable them to better participate in the growing Digital Economy.

5.      To support the establishment of an internal barrier busting team made up of IT, Highways, Planning and co-operative Members to co-ordinate the build out of the fibre network and establish a dig-once principle to individual properties and businesses.

6.      To authorise the Head of Legal to enter into all required legal documentation relating to this Project.