Speeding up plans for city broadband
The city council is set to receive funding worth between £8 million and £11m for its Connected Capital project, part of Westminster’s £100m Urban Broadband scheme.
It will include enhanced wireless zones in key streets, squares and parks, with the council also contributing £1.9m. Councillor Alasdair Rankin, finance and resources committee convener, said: “Edinburgh is fast moving towards becoming a super- connected city.
“This funding will help the city to attract new jobs and investment, help unemployed people into work or learning and will greatly enhance our offering as a digitally inclusive city.”