Broadband Delivery Framework

A superfast broadband infrastructure is essential for Northumberland so that it can rebalance its economy, create a climate of investment and growth and lessen its dependency on the public sector economy. We therefore see a 'next generation' broadband infrastructure as a major agent for positive change in Northumberland. The iNorthumberland phase 2 project will provide extended coverage of superfast broadband and improved broadband infrastructure across Northumberland that is capable of directly supporting the Local Body's long-term aspirations to:- Build a dynamic and knowledge/digital based business economy, especially new business and SMEs- Revitalise communities and build sustainable rural communities eliminating the digital divide whilst improving people's lives and opportunities- Deliver Digital Northumberland, our Digital Strategy and particularly enabling the local body to deliver new innovative and efficient customer focussed forms of public services at a lower cost Our ambition is that everyone who works in, lives in and visits Northumberland will ultimately be able to access the best possible and most affordable broadband services. This vision has been endorsed with our residents, our political representatives, North Eastern Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), businesses, public, voluntary and emergency services through a range of surveys, events, meetings, workshops and other communication activities.

Additional information: The Local Body (Northumberland County Council) carried out a Local Body Call-off to call-off from the Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) Framework Agreement.