Issue - meetings

Cabinet considered a report providing an update on current superfast broadband coverage in the Lancashire Local Enterprise Partnership area and requesting approval to bid for £3m from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and an allocation of £2m of county council resources to co-invest to maximise coverage and impact.

Resolved: That

  i.  The county council applies for £3m of European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development resources to extend superfast broadband coverage in Lancashire's rural areas

  ii.  The county council allocates up to £2m to co invest with the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development funds

  iii.  The county council acts as accountable body for the delivery of a £5m rural superfast broadband programme.