(a)       Decision(s)

That the draft business plan prepared by Aylesbury Vale Broadband Ltd be approved.  (A full copy of the Plan was appended to the confidential part of the Cabinet agenda).

(b)       Reason(s) for Decision(s)

            To enable the Company to progress the expansion of superfast broadband across the District in accordance with previous Council decisions.

(c)       Alternative Option(s) Considered

            Not to continue investing in the further expansion of superfast broadband.  But this would be contrary to the Council’s previously agreed strategy in this field.

(d)       Relevant Scrutiny Committee

            Economy and Business Development.  That Committee will be receiving a similar report at its next meeting.

(e)       Conflicts of Interest / Dispensation(s)

None.