Decision details

To approve the draft Harrow Digital Infrastructure Strategy.

Having received a report on the Harrow Digital Infrastructure Strategy - Enabling Investment in Digital Infrastructure, Cabinet agreed that the recommendations be approved as set out in the officer report, subject to the following amendment:

·                 Recommendation (4) – the Council’s telecoms policy on land owned or controlled it agreed in April 2000 preventing infrastructure for 3G and 4G masts on council premises be reversed.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)            the draft Digital Infrastructure Strategy, attached at Appendix 1 to the officer report, be agreed for consultation with external stakeholders;

(2)            the Corporate Director for Community, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Business, Property and Leisure and Portfolio Holder for Finance & Resources, be authorised approval of the final version of the Digital Infrastructure Strategy;

(3)            the Director of Economy and Culture in conjunction with the Director of ICT be authorised to implement the Strategy and (any related) operational issues; and

(4)            the Council’s telecoms policy on land owned or controlled it agreed in April 2000 preventing infrastructure for 3G and 4G masts on council premises be reversed.

Reason for Decision:  The adoption of the Digital Infrastructure Strategy will set a clear policy direction for the Borough and help it meet its Borough Plan objective that “Everyone has a quality, energy efficient and digitally enabled home in a thriving community.”

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.