Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report providing an overview regarding the progress of the Scottish Government’s Reaching 100% (R100) initiative.

Decision

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee –

1.    Noted the progress of the R100 programme and delays that had hindered its progress and the measures Scottish Government had taken to mitigate these delays.

2.    Agreed to pause further development of a bid to the Rural Gigabit Fund (renamed “Place”) with the recommendation that these sites had been given early indication by Scottish Government officials that they were covered within the R100 Programme.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated 28 April 2021, submitted)