Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report which provided an update on the works undertaken in relation to outdoor, public town centre Wi-Fi in Argyll and Bute following on from the Policy and Resources Committee decision to operate a pilot project in Helensburgh.

Decision

The Policy and Resources Committee –

1.    Noted the work undertaken in relation to outdoor, publically available Wi-Fi in Helensburgh, Rothesay and Oban.

2.    Agreed that the contract for a concession Wi-Fi Service in Helensburgh is formally terminated and the options appraisal is not undertaken.

3.    Agreed that, where demand arises, Council infrastructure can be utilised to facilitate the rollout of publically available Wi-Fi through third party operators where there would be no cost or service implications to the Council.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services dated 11 September 2017, submitted)