London boroughs launch strategy to tackle digital inequality

Fri, 2/02/2024 - 11:47
Ofcom

A Sub-regional Digital Infrastructure Strategy has been launched today by Local London and the South London Partnership to identify gaps in gigabit-capable connectivity across 14 south and east London boroughs.

The strategy cites that there are over 103,000 premises in Local London and 53,000 South London Partnership unable to obtain a Gigabit capable broadband service.

It then includes recommendations for driving up the quality and accessibility of services.

This is part of a wider pilot to deliver an interactive mapping tool and online digital toolkit that will assist borough officers to deliver digital infrastructure.

Cllr Baroness O’Neill of Bexley OBE, Chairman of Local London and Leader of London Borough of Bexley said: “This provides step-by-step guidance to public sector colleagues for unlocking inward investment and maximising existing infrastructure to benefit people and businesses in the area.

“This approach will help all 14 boroughs tackle the digital divide, whilst also creating a legacy of learning that have even wider benefits.”