Issue - decisions

The Executive Members have approved the Council’s proposal to enter into a 5-year contract with MLL Telecom for the supply and set up of security and connectivity equipment, backhaul & Internet circuits, and network management services.

The financial commitment as a result of the decision is £433k capital, predominantly for equipment that will be owned by the Councils. The £53k revenue pa covers the operating costs and aligns with the financial profile set out in the 09/06/2020 JSC report: Moving forward with Citizen Wi-Fi.

The capital payment of £433k will be fully funded by Local Growth Funds (LGF) through the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and the £53k pa revenue costs will be covered by established revenue budgets and savings realised from the rationalisation of existing Council connectivity services.