Electronic Communications

A high-quality electronic communication network is important in an increasingly digital world to deliver the potential of the city’s residents and businesses, promote digital inclusion for all its communities and support innovation and closer working between technological and cultural and creative industries. The Council has aspirations to become a ‘smart city’ and recognises the need for a full-fibre network, 5G communications and Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure that is available to all. 

The provision of digital infrastructure across the city and within new development is an important part of delivering this approach. In addition to meeting technical requirements, proposals for new equipment should be sympathetically designed and suitably located, making use of existing masts where possible.