To agree the preferred bidder for contract award to deliver the programme of expanding and improving broadband coverage and delegate authority to the appropriate officer to enter into the necessary contractual arrangements and to seek authority to enter into a grant agreement with BDUK in order to draw down Government funding.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than two Electoral Divisions;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Division affected: (All Division);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/12/2012
Decision due: 23 Jan 2013 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Business Strategy, Performance & Health Reform
Lead director: David Cockburn
Department: Strategic & Corporate Services
Contact: Elizabeth Harrison, Rural Regeneration Manager Tel: 01622 221381 e-mail: liz.harrison@kent.gov.uk liz.harrison@kent.gov.uk.
Financial implications: Elizabeth Harrison, Economic Development Manager Tel: 01622 221381 e-mail: liz.harrison@kent.gov.uk
Legal implications: 12/02003
Equalities implications: Significant effects on multiple communities and is above the financial threshold.