Decision details

This will provide an update on the Digital City programme with a focus on WiFi services and seek approval for its funded expansion.

Members will be asked to note progress and approve the proposal to extend York’s WiFi service into the York Stadium Leisure Complex.

The Council aims to give the same 28 days clear notice of non-key decisions as it does for key decisions, but in exceptional circumstances this may not be possible. In this case, the item will not have been on the forward plan for 28 days before the decision is taken. The item is being considered as an urgent matter due to a very limited window of opportunity to include some of this work within elements of the stadium construction phase.

Resolved: That;

1)   The progress being made within the Digital City Programme be noted.

Reason: To provide an update on the key and enabling Digital City Programme with an emphasis on the cities digital connectivity landscape.

2)   The proposal to extend access to the cities free Wi-Fi into Clifford’s Tower & Coppergate be approved.

Reason: To be a part of the evolving Digital City Programme.

3)   Digital connectivity links into the new Community Stadium complex and expand its Wi-Fi coverage be provided.

Reason: To be a part of the evolving Digital City Programme and future proof the Stadiums complex digital links.

4)   Total funding of £308,000 from the existing ICT Capital budget be approved.

Reason: To fund the recommendations contained within this report.

5)   The current mixed position with schools be noted, that  further discussions with schools regarding Wi-Fi provision be endorsed and that a further report on these, including funding options be received in coming months.

Reason:      To approve the work to explore and undertake further discussions that are required to take this recommendation forwards.