Decision details

Rural Superfast Broadband - Bid to Extend Coverage

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Purpose:

The report requests approval to submit a bid for resources from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) to extend Broadband coverage for businesses in Lancashire's rural areas. Additionally the report requests that Cabinet consider whether it wishes to co invest to further extend coverage.

Decision:

The Cabinet approved the recommendation as set out in the report.

Reason Key: Expenditure > £1,500,000;

Divisions Affected: (All Divisions);

Contact: Sean McGrath Email: sean.mcgrath@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 01772 531053.

Date of decision: 10/05/2018

Effective from: 16/05/2018