Purpose

To seek approval to use LEP Gainshare monies
for digital innovation purposes

Content

1.     
That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Resources and
Digital, in consultation with Director of Strategy and Director of
Finance to:

 

a.   Approve allocation of
Gainshare funding to support the digital innovation priority of the
Digital Wolverhampton Strategy as a proof-of-concept fund.

b.     
Authorise the Council to enter into a Collaboration Agreement with
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council as accountable body for
Gainshare funding.

c.     
Approve the establishment and spend within the Digital
Infrastructure budget in line with the Collaboration
Agreement.

d.     
Approve further changes to support our smart city ambitions.