The DIG consists of the six Berkshire Local Authorities, Slough, Reading, West Berkshire, Bracknell Forest, Wokingham, Royal Windsor and Maidenhead Councils, as well as the Thames Valley LEP.
Working together and collaboratively towards a ‘Connected Berkshire’ we were instrumental in establishing the Digital Infrastructure Group – to drive forward initiatives and funded programmes such as the Digital Infrastructure Accelerator Initiative – a programme funded by DSIT.
The DIG partnership, including the six authorities, Asset Market as well as CJ Founds Associates, successfully bid for central government funding to pilot the effectiveness of developing, testing and implementing a digital platform to centralise infrastructure assets for locating mobile technology onto – such as small cell technology.
The funding created the foundation to fulfil that goal and build evidence around the benefits and efficiencies of a digital asset platform.
Its aim was driving consistency in asset data standards and demonstrating the importance of 4G/5G connectivity engagement across Estates, Legal, Highways and Planning teams – ensuring a common understanding and developing consistency in application.