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Derbyshire Broadband Champions Launch 11 January 2012. Digital Derbyshire. 5.30pm Welcome & Introductions 5.40pm Digital Derbyshire 5.55pm Questions 6.00pm Derbyshire Broadband Champions 6.10pm Broadband Champions Role 6.30pm Questions 6.45pm Close. Agenda . Cllr Kevin Parkinson
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Derbyshire Broadband Champions Launch 11 January 2012 Digital Derbyshire
5.30pm Welcome & Introductions 5.40pm Digital Derbyshire 5.55pm Questions 6.00pm Derbyshire Broadband Champions 6.10pm Broadband Champions Role 6.30pm Questions 6.45pm Close Agenda
Cllr Kevin Parkinson Cabinet Member for Regeneration Digital Derbyshire
“…Our goal is simple: within this parliament we want Britain to have the best superfast broadband network in Europe.” Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. By 2015 everyone will have access to universal 2mbit broadband and at least 90% with access to superfast. Digital Derbyshire
Derbyshire County Council (including Derby City) £7.39m allocation. Based on Broadband Delivery UK assumption of 468,971 premises 188,043 are in ‘white’ areas. A white area has limited or no broadband provision and is eligible for state support. Digital Derbyshire
“To provide the best possible digital infrastructure for superfast broadband to 100% of Derbyshire’s business and residents by 2017” Derbyshire’s Vision
To unlock the £7.39m the council have to prepare a Local Broadband Plan (including Derby City). The £7.39 allocation must be matched with private or other public finances. The draft LBP draft must be submitted to by the end of February 2012. Local Broadband Plan
DEFRA/BDUK funding £20million for UK Uplands, last mile (10%) Maximum 50% grant, private sector match required Maximum £300 per premise At least speeds of 30mbs Public procurement Rural Community Broadband Fund
Raise the profile of broadband in communities Communicate the Digital Derbyshire activities Feedback views from communities Promote the benefits of superfast broadband and the difference it will make to both individuals and businesses Stimulate demand Derbyshire Broadband Champions
Bring communities together for a common aim Distribute information and educate Organise local events, talk to local groups, clubs and business Complete the surveys Collect data to support and evidence the connectivity issues faced in your community Broadband Champion Role
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/broadband Residents Survey Business Survey Derbyshire Broadband Surveys
All support and tools will be available on:www.derbyshire.gov.uk/broadband email:natalie.ward@derbyshire.gov.uk Broadband Champion Role
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