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Status:
Implemented
Business Item
Lowestoft Full Fibre Project
Ref.
ES/0019
Is a Key Decision:
Yes
Decision Type:
Committee
Decision Maker:
Cabinet
Date of Decision
Tue 4 Jun 2019
Show on Forward Plan
Yes
Description
Report of the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Customer Services and Operational Partnerships
Matter for Decision (to consider...)
Approval of expenditure to extend  the Suffolk Cloud Full Fibre project in Lowestoft  
Service Area
Economic Development & Regeneration
Service Area 2
Not Applicable
Contact for Background Papers:
Kathryn Hurlock   
Background Papers:
None  
Is Decision District Wide
No
Decision Made

1. That support be expressed for the Lowestoft Full Fibre Project  and  that  the Strategic Director  and Head of Economic Development and Regeneration be requested to carry on discussions with Suffolk County Council and the  other parties involved,  in order to assess the financial and governance implications for  the East Suffolk Council in  more detail.  

2. That Cabinet considers the financial and governance implications, and any other relevant matters, in a further report to Cabinet.  

 
Reason for Decision
The Suffolk Cloud project provides a once in a generation opportunity to provide a world class infrastructure at a very cost effective rate.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Ahead of the announcement of the Suffolk Cloud project, research had been undertaken into the costs of the Council undertaking a full fibre project for Lowestoft. This demonstrated the considerable expense and time it would take to roll out such infrastructure. 

The other option considered was to not progress a full fibre project at all. Such an option would severely limit the Council’s ambitious regeneration and inclusive growth programme for the town and would not address in any way the challenges of geographical remoteness and inadequate transport infrastructure.

Any Declarations of Interest Declared
None.
Any Dispensation Granted
None.

Decision Criteria

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Wards

Carlton and Whitton; Carlton Colville; Harbour and Normanston; Kirkley and Pakefield; Lothingland

Topics

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Decision History

Date & Time CreatedUser Full NameStatus DescriptionDetails
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13/05/2019 15:48:20Karen CookBusiness Item Created 
13/05/2019 15:48:20Karen CookCommittee AddedCabinet
13/05/2019 15:48:20Karen CookMeeting Added04/06/2019 6:30PM
13/05/2019 15:48:51 General Details EditedReference Number Generated (ES/0019)
13/05/2019 15:48:51Karen CookStatus ChangedDecision Scheduled [1]
22/05/2019 14:26:57Katherine AbbottWard AddedCarlton and Whitton
22/05/2019 14:26:57Katherine AbbottWard AddedCarlton Colville
22/05/2019 14:26:57Katherine AbbottWard AddedHarbour and Normanston
22/05/2019 14:26:57Katherine AbbottWard AddedKirkley and Pakefield
22/05/2019 14:26:57Katherine AbbottWard AddedLothingland

Approval/Comments

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