Digital Connectivity
Update by Community Broadband Scotland & HIE Digital (to follow).
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Minutes:
The group gave consideration to a briefing note which
provided an update on recent activities falling under SOA Outcome 2. - Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband
(DSSB).
The
group raised local issues which included concerns for small hamlets outwith the main Helensburgh and Lomond area.
The
Community Broadband Scotland Advisor drew attention to the assistance which
could be provided by Community Broadband Scotland (CBS) to help mobilise these
rural communities and he advised that funding was also available.
The Chair
reiterated that local Community Councils and rural communities should actively
engage with CBS to help resolve issues.
Decision:
The group agreed to note the report.
(Reference: Report by Community Broadband Scotland Advisor, dated August 2016, submitted).
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