Decision details

The report outlines how the County Council will work with BT Plc, to extend the coverage of Next Generation Access (NGA) to superfast broadband across Lancashire.

This programme is referred to as the Superfast Extension Programme (SEP)

This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the provisions of Standing Order No 25 have been complied with.

The Committee received a report outlining how the County Council would be working with BT plc to extend the coverage of Next Generation Access (NGA) to Superfast Broadband across Lancashire.

It was reported that coverage in Lancashire would reach 97% by the end of the year, compared to the national benchmark of 95%, and that the next step was to roll out access to hard to reach, mainly rural areas.

It was confirmed that the Council was now better able to ensure that the coverage data was accurate and up to date, and that regular progress updates would be provided, including a report to the Scrutiny Committee before the end of the calendar year.

Resolved: That the recommendation in the report to the Cabinet member be noted and that it additional be noted that a full update on progress would be presented to the Scrutiny Committee before the end of the calendar year.