Accelerating digital transformation in our region is a priority for the Combined Authority to help deliver better outcomes for people and place.
Digital technologies are revolutionising almost every aspect of our lives. The Mayoral Combined Authority is committed to ensuring the benefits of digital technologies and the internet are available to everyone.
Our ethos is that digital transformation must put people first, be ethical and be fair. We want digital transformation to deliver better outcomes for people and place.
The West of England Digital Plan (pdf, 6.6mb) has been co-created with the Councils (including North Somerset) and sets out our collective 'digital' ambitions for the region, guiding what we do and where we invest. At the heart of our plan are five key priorities: digital infrastructure, digital inclusion and skills, digital growth, digital public services and digital tech for good.
The region is digitally connected, with access to world-class digital infrastructure that is fast, secure and reliable.
Our people and businesses can get online, use digital services and have the skills required for digital transformation at all levels.
Our businesses and third sector organisations are digitally capable and can maximise digital opportunities
The region delivers best in class digital public services to provide a better experience for residents.
Our digital innovation ecosystem is harnessed to address key regional and global challenges.
Access resources, guidance, data and one-to-one support for deploying digital connectivity infrastructure in the West of England.
The Digital Office is enabling faster, more efficient deployment of digital connectivity infrastructure across the West of England by working closely with telecom providers and local authorities to create optimal conditions for digital infrastructure deployment.
We’re working to reduce the barriers that make it difficult for residents and businesses to access and use digital services.
We’ve recently partnered with Good Things Foundation to conduct discovery research on digital inclusion provision in the West of England. This work has now concluded. We will use these insights to enhance our work for the benefit of local residents and businesses. Updates to follow in the near future.