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Have your say on Gloucestershire’s digital future

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Gloucestershire County Council is inviting residents, businesses and community groups to help shape a new vision for the county’s digital future.
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The draft Digital Infrastructure, Inclusion and Innovation Strategy sets out the council’s ambition to create a smarter, more connected Gloucestershire, where everyone can benefit from digital opportunities, regardless of age, background or circumstances.

To ensure the strategy reflects the needs of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities, the council is inviting the public to provide feedback. Comments will help shape the final version and ensure it is inclusive and effective.

Public engagement will run for six weeks, starting on Monday September 8, 2025 and ending at 9am on Monday 20 October.

The digital team will also be visiting community groups across the county during this time, to present the strategy and gather feedback.

You can view the strategy and have your say by visiting: gloucestershire.gov.uk/DIIIS

For those who would like help getting online, support is already available in libraries and community venues across the county. These sessions provide hands-on guidance with devices, as well as help with online services such as the NHS App, and tailored digital skills training. Expanding and strengthening these services is a key part of the strategy and essential to Gloucestershire’s digital future.

The strategy also outlines how the council will continue to support and push for improved connectivity, especially in under-served areas, so as many communities as possible can access faster and more reliable connectivity.

Cllr Julian Tooke, cabinet member for business, economic development, planning and infrastructure, said: “We want Gloucestershire to be a county where no one is left behind when it comes to digital access. Whether it’s helping someone use the NHS App for the first time or supporting a business to grow online, this strategy is about making digital work for everyone. Libraries and community venues already offer great support, and we’re looking to build on that. I’d encourage everyone - residents, businesses and community groups - to take part in the survey and help shape our digital future.”