Issue details

DSIT 5G Innovation Regions Project – England’s Connected Heartland

Request to authorise delegated approval of change control to an increase the programme budget to £6.14M by change control by acceptance of £0.54M of additional grant funding and additional ringfenced Digital Infrastructure gainshare of £0.9M.
Extension of the project timelines to as a result of technical challenges which have required design changes

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/08/2026

Decision due: 11 Sep 2026 by Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Environment and Economy

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Environment and Economy

Lead director: Director of Economy & Place

Contact: Craig Bower, Programme Director Email: craig.bower@oxfordshire.gov.uk Tel: 07711 411744.

Plan Reference: 26/178

Reason No Public Access: None