Decision details

To receive a report from the Portfolio Holders for Corporate Development and Transformation and for Culture, Communities and Customer Services.

(a)   That the refreshed Digital Dorset Vision updated delivery plan attached to the report of 28 February 2023, be adopted.

(b)   That the Place and Resources Overview Committee be asked to examine the role and potential benefits of a Digital Infrastructure Strategy for Dorset.

(c)    In the meantime the roles of a Local Authority Digital Champion and Digital Co-ordinator as envisaged in Government guidance be confirmed with the Portfolio holder for Corporate Development and Transformation and the Service Manager for Digital Place.

Reason for the decision

The delivery plan has been updated to reflect progress over the last 18 months and to align with our refreshed council plan outcomes:

·       digital connectivity is widely available.

·       we work together as ‘one Dorset Council’, with partners to provide easy to access, responsive services that meet the needs and expectations of our customers.

·       we develop our use of data and insights to support evidence-led decisions and targeted and timely delivery of our services to improve outcome.