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Tackling Digital Poverty in Bristol
This project is being set up to address
digital poverty in Bristol, exacerbated by Covid 19, which means
that people without digital devises, data and basic skills face
significant barriers to education, training and employment –
as well as access to wider services and social connections,
particularly for more vulnerable people who are isolated as a
result of shielding. In Bristol’s most deprived areas, where
many people may have a mobile phone, there is anecdotal evidence
that many households lack a computer, laptop or tablet, access to
broadband, as well as the confidence and skills to fully utilise
these digital devises.
To address this critical issue in a timely manner, Bristol City
Council is proposing to allocate £250K Covid funding to
cleanse and distribute recycled Council laptops to identified
priority individuals, as well as providing data and support, so
that recipients can gain the confidence and skills they need to get
online safely and to improve their access to education, training
and employment, as well as improved social contact and access to
services.
As outlined above, in line with Council policy, this decision falls
within criteria for Officer Executive Decision Records.
This has been identified as an OED as the decision involves a
resource commitment of between £100,000 and £499,999
and has not been deemed to be a key decision by virtue of its
significant impact on two or more wards.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/01/2021
Decision due: 29 Dec 2020 by Director: Education and Skills
Lead member: Cabinet Member with responsibility for Public Health and Communities
Contact: Jane Taylor, Employment and Skills Manager Email: jane.taylor@bristol.gov.uk.
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- 04/01/2021 - Tackling Digital Poverty in Bristol