Issue - meetings

The Director of Finance and Business Improvement introduced the report, highlighting the improved use of digital communication channels since the strategy’s introduction. In updating the strategy, five workstream channels had been proposed to increase its deliverability with a designated Lead Officer for each stream. The proposed strategy was shown within Appendix 1 to the report.

The Committee expressed support for the proposed strategy and the previous actions undertaken relating to digital inclusion. However, the importance of supporting all residents was highlighted.

In response to questions, the Head of Policy, Communications and Governance stated that the borough’s libraries were likely to be used to promote digital access for local communities.

RESOLVED: That the draft Digital Strategy, as shown in Appendix 1 to the report, be agreed.