Idris Roberts

Economy, Infrastructure and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Economy, Infrastructure and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 23rd October 2025 2:00pm

The Economy, Infrastructure and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss Staffordshire County Council's economic strategy, the Get Britain Working plan, and digital infrastructure in the county. The committee endorsed the approach being taken to improve digital infrastructure and passed on a recommendation to amend the target for 100% gigabit broadband coverage from 2030 to 2032, in line with the government's revised national target. The committee also endorsed the approach and progression made in developing the Get Britain Working (GBW) plan and approved the priorities and initial actions proposed.