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Margaret Eaton on impact of superfast broadband on citizens and councils

by CNF Content Editor — last modified 06/04/2009 09:46

In this Local Gov TV interview Margaret Eaton, Chair of the LGA, discusses how citizens and councils can benefit from universal access to high-speed broadband as recommended in Lord Carter's recent Digital Britain report.

Improved access to services and more efficient interactions with the citizen are some of the biggest wins for councils and their residents.  Cllr Eaton also identifies how collaboration between Government and Industry can ensure effective digital inclusion.

To view, click: http://www.localgov.tv/cgi-bin/details.pl?action=pre&id=593

Also coming up in our Digital Britain programme series interviews with:

  • Paul Murphy MP, Minister for Digital Inclusion
  • Antony Walker, Chief Executive of the Broadband Stakeholder group
  • Dr Stephen Lucey, Executive Director for Strategic Technologies, Becta
  • Richard Steel, President of Socitm

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