Issue - meetings

An update was given on the discovery phase which was being funded by £71,000 successful bid to MHCLG as part of the Governments Local Digital Declaration Initiative. The three authorities were working in partnership with Sedgemoor, Basildon and Brentwood on the discovery phase. The Government Digital Service GDS would consider the findings of the discovery phase in determining whether to award additional funding for the next phase of the project.

The project had attracted media coverage and the recognition of innovative IT progression in the West of England.

Strata Joint Scrutiny Committee had considered the report at its meeting on 13 January 2020.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.

The Chairman referred to the report circulated with the agenda, which provided an update on the discovery phase which was being funded by £71,000 successful bid to MHCLG as part of the Governments Local Digital Declaration Initiative. The three authorities were working in partnership with Sedgemoor, Basildon and Brentwood on the discovery phase. The Government Digital Service GDS would consider the findings of the discovery phase in determining whether to award additional funding for the next phase of the project.

RESOLVED - The report be noted.