Issue - meetings

To receive a presentation from County Council officers alongside Openreach giving an update on Broadband matters within Hampshire.

The Committee received presentations from both the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services and Openreach giving an update on the progress of the Hampshire Superfast Broadband Programme and an overview of the developing Government plans for gigabit coverage. The Committee also received a presentation from representatives of Openreach on its delivery of the Broadband Programme.

In response to Members questions, the Committee were advised on the following matters:

·         Details of the current Broadband availability checker -

·         The Demand-led Scheme “GoFundMe” page and pledge to take up funding 

·         A report which Openreach commissioned to highlight benefits of Full-Fibre

·         Details of the Government’s “Outside In” programme to help residents not living close to FTTC

RESOLVED:

That the presentations be noted.