Agenda item

Decisions:

1.              That the outcome of the consultation undertaken on the draft Channel Shift Strategy “Digital by Choice” be noted, and the Strategy be approved without amendment;

2.              That the draft Channel Shift Strategy “Digital by Choice” be commended to Council for adoption;

3.              That the Head of Corporate Strategy and Democratic Services be authorised to take the steps necessary to implement the Strategy, following adoption at Council.

Reason for Decisions:

To replace the existing Access to Services Strategy which is now outdated, creating a corporate policy framework which recognises the shifts in social trends towards greater use of on-line services, whilst also recognising the work that is needed to tackle digital inclusion and reduce the cost of public services.

Implementation of Decisions:

The decisions will be implemented after the three day call in period.

Consultation:

External consultation has taken place on this item.