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(i)             
That the appointment of ITS Technology Group as a
delivery partner for the delivery of a fibre network in the
Newcastle Town Deal area, be approved.
 
(ii)            
That the Deputy Chief Executive, in consultation
with the relevant portfolio holder be authorised to sign any such
agreements as may be necessary to enable the deployment of a fibre
network in the Newcastle Town Deal area and to establish an
Indefeasible Right of Use agreement with the selected provider.
 
 
(iii)          
That a further report be
received to consider the option to invest in further provision as
part of the Council’s commercialisation programme.
 
(iv)          
That the Deputy Chief Executive, in consultation
with the relevant portfolio holder be authorised to take forward
development of the digital hubs in our communities and is
authorised to sign any agreements that are necessary between the
respective parties to enable their development.