Programme:

Digital Connectivity

Overview:

This programme will address connectivity challenges within North Wales. Whilst the rest of the UK has benefited from improved services in recent years, many of our communities lack strong mobile and fixed broadband connectivity. The programme will enhance our region’s capability to develop technologies for the future, ensuring that we can meet the increasing demand for digital and benefit from fast, high-quality connectivity.

This programme will introduce sustainable connectivity to the region, attract inward investment and improve the provision for more residents and businesses.

Find more information on improving digital infrastructure here.

Objectives

Additional GVA

Generate up to £100 million net additional GVA

Job Creation

Create up to 285 new jobs for the region

Improve Connectivity

Provide high speed connectivity at key sites and transport networks

Introduce 5G

Future proof networks and introduce 5G to the region

Investment Targets

£36.7m

Growth Deal

£0.1m

Other Public Sector

£0.4m

Private Sector

£37.2m

Total Investment

The Projects:

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Key Members:

  • Cllr. Mark Pritchard Read more
    Cllr. Mark Pritchard Chair / Leader, Wrexham County Borough Council
  • David Fitzsimon Read more
    David Fitzsimon Chief Officer (Economy and Planning) Wrexham County Borough Council
  • Stuart Whitfield Read more
    Stuart Whitfield Digital Programme Manager
Cllr. Mark Pritchard
Cllr. Mark Pritchard Chair / Leader, Wrexham County Borough Council

  • Chair of the Economic Ambition Board
  • Lead Member for the Digital Connectivity Programme
  • Wrexham County Borough Council Leader

David Fitzsimon
David Fitzsimon Chief Officer (Economy and Planning) Wrexham County Borough Council

  • Executive Member on the Executive Group and Portfolio Board
  • Senior Responsible Owner for the Digital Connectivity Programme 
  • Chief Officer - Economy and Planning, Wrexham County Borough Council

Stuart Whitfield
Stuart Whitfield Digital Programme Manager

My Role:

  • Responsible for the successful co-ordination of the Programme’s projects and management of their inter-dependencies
  • Leads and manages the development and delivery of the Programme, identifying key strategic cross-cutting themes and interventions
  • Responsible for delivering change, maintaining focus, and momentum across the Programme