Mark welcomes the news that the Government has allocated £3.35million towards providing faster broadband for Worcestershire.
The funding allocation from Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK), a department of central government, is in response to the successful submission of Worcestershire's Local Broadband Plan (LBP) "Connecting Worcestershire."
Mark said: "There is no denying that, in this day and age, faster broadband has become increasingly crucial for ordinary families running their everyday lives. It is also vital to ensure companies remain competitive and able to grow their businesses. I am therefore thrilled that this money has been allocated to Worcestershire. It is fantastic news for both residents and local businesses and in and around Wyre Forest. Faster broadband speeds will not only help our local businesses expand, it will also be very important in attracting new businesses to the county."
Worcestershire's LEP aims for 'Faster Broadband for all by 2015'. The plan includes ambitious targets for 90% of Worcestershire's businesses and residents to have access to Superfast Broadband, with 100% of the county being able to access at least 2mbps.
The £3.35million awarded last Wednesday is in addition to the £8.5million which has already been pledged as the indicative local authority allocation with significant further funding anticipated from private industry.
Residents and businesses can find out more and show support for faster broadband for Worcestershire by visiting www.worcestershire.gov.uk/broadband. Those with a smart phone and the QR reader software can also scan the QR Code and go straight to this page. On Facebook show support by liking the page www.facebook.com/broadbandworcs and join in the conversation.
(Date of Article: 8th May 2012)