Issue - meetings

Norman Weir tabled a short report which updated the group on local Broadband issues.

Decision 

That Alan Reid MP would make contact with the Community Broadband Scotland regarding issues highlighted.

That both Roland Pullen and Norman Weir would attend the February KIWG meeting

There was no update for the group.  However,  David Roberts advised that contracts had been agreed for Next Generation Broadband and he would bring along a more detailed map to the next KIWG meeting to update the group.

Stuart Green advised the group of a new Website which provided detailed infomation on issues for rural settlements:-

http://www.scotlandsuperfast.com

Decision 

The group requested that an invitation be made to Campbell Cameron to attend a future KIWG meeting with an update.

The group noted the update in regards Broadband and mobile phones. 

Stuart Green informed the group of continuing investments being made in regards Next Generation Broadband (NGN) improvementsp.   However, some communities outwith larger settlements may encounter problems encouraged community councils to check the map of coverage.  If there area was not covered he advised that they should make contact with:-

Campbell.cameron@communitybroadbandscotland.org

Who would be able to explain alternative options which may be available.

The Chair advised that local Community Councils could review the extent of improvements in the area by clicking on the link - Maps within the update.