cah and hcc rural broadband event 17 february 2012
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Slides used at the Hampshire COunty Council and Community Action Hampshire Event event held on 17 February 2012.TRANSCRIPT
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Community Action Hampshire
DEFRA and BDUK
Rural Community Broadband Fund
Friday 17 February 2012
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Introduction
Joanna DixonSenior Rural OfficerCommunity Action Hampshire
Questions at the end of each session Email us at [email protected]
Twitter #RCBFHants
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Rural Community Broadband Fund
(RCBF)
What’s Available & How to Apply
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What is the RCBF?
• £20M joint DEFRA and BDUK fund
• Grant aid for communities located in “hard to reach” locations to establish Superfast Broadband or ‘Next Generation Access” (NGA)
• ‘Hard to reach’ as defined in Local Authority Local Broadband Plans - those areas that will not receive superfast broadband through the wider BDUK funded programme
• Superfast / NGA is at least 24 - 30 megabits per second.
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Who Can Apply?
Eligible bodies include:• Community Enterprises
• E.g. Cooperatives, Companies Limited by Guarantee or Community Interest Companies
• Charities• Local Authorities:
• on behalf of communities• Includes Parish Councils
• Other Local Partnerships:• Groups of private businesses (that are beneficiaries, not
individual Communications Provider businesses)
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Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
• Be a legal entity in order to enter into a Funding Agreement (existing or proposed)
• Be able to source the resources in order to fund expenditure prior to claiming any grant
• Be able demonstrate compliance with State Aid and public procurement rules (at Full Application stage)
• Be able to sign up to an RDPE Funding Agreement by December 2013
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What Can I Apply For?
• An eligible body can apply for funds to:
• Procure a network operator, or:
• Establish the equipment/ infrastructure required to deliver the service themselves
• As a guide, there are two broad models to consider in developing an application;
Extending the Local Broadband Plan – Community works with the Local Broadband Plan lead on Demand Aggregation, to extend the proposed 90% area infrastructure into their area
Community Enterprise – Community establishes the required infrastructure themselves
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How Much Could I Apply For?
• You can apply for up to 50% of the total eligible project costs:
• No other public funding can be used as match
• Maximum support is £300 grant per premise
• As an example, match funding can be found from:
• Those who will receive the service committing to pay a connection charge
• Or committing to receive the service for a minimum period at a set cost
• Other forms of community investment• A procured Network Operator committing funds to infrastructure/
service development• Not an exhaustive list
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How do I apply?
• Submit and Expression of Interest (EOI) to your local RDPE Lead (“Sponsor”)
• Open Call Approach, in Rounds:• Round 1 – closed 31st January 2012• Round 2 – to be announced, planned to open May 2012
• EOI will require you to demonstrate that:• your community is likely to be hard to reach (within the final 10%)• There is sufficient local need and demand• You have the capacity to deliver for reasonable value for money
• If your EOI is endorsed, you will be invited to prepare a detailed Full Application, to a timescale you agree with your Sponsor
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How will my EOI be assessed?
• EOI Assessment Criteria; Strategic Fit – target communities in a “final 10%” hard to reach
area, fit with County Local Broadband Plan Value for Money – does the project demonstrate good value for
money? Outcomes – evidence of local need/ demand for superfast
broadband / NGA, economic and social outcomes, population served
Delivery – is the proposed solution generally realistic and sustainable – technically and financially
Uplands Area – is the project located in an Uplands area? Community Engagement – evidence of community engagement
and support for your project
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What Next?
• Round 2 of the invitation of calls for interest to be announced, expected May 2012
• Work with your local County Council Lead – are you within reach?
• Identify your local need and demand
• Scope out your options for delivering what your community needs
• Talk to us
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Broadband Delivery UK
Adrian Wooster
BDUK
Community aspects and Next Generation Access in the final 10%
Natasha InnocentDirector Community PartnershipsDemand Stimulation and Digital Inclusion
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Rural Community Broadband Toolkit
Hampshire17th February 2012
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Background• Government objective: “best superfast
broadband in Europe by 2015”• Market expected to deliver to around 70% of
country but not “final third”• Broadband Strategy launched with £530m
Government funding to deliver:– Superfast broadband to around 90% of the
population– A 2 Mbps universal service commitment to
everyone
– Rural Community Broadband fund launched to support communities in the final 10% wanting more than basic broadband
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RCBF is NGA only!
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RCBF Scope• The solution must turn the area “NGA Grey”
– Competitively priced wholesale service– A choice of service providers
• RCBF is included in the BDUK State Aid application
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RCBF Scope• The fund is technology neutral
– Projects may choose any combination of technologies if they conform to agreed NGA definitions
– Individual satellite services are excluded
• Compliance with industry standards is required
• Proposals for extension of existing NGA rollout are encouraged
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RCBF & Local Broadband Plans
• RCBF extends the scope of community engagement
• Proposals should be endorsed by– A majority of the
premises in the target area
– A local accountable body (e.g. Parish Council)
– The Local Authority
CommunityCommunity
IndustryIndustry
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The toolkit
• Will become a living web-based resource• Pointers to existing guidance & material
– INCA Beyond Broadband bit.ly/ulnx4d– FttH Council Business Guide bit.ly/uHO1iB– Erisa Broadband Portal bit.ly/uENpgc– Rural Broadband Partnership bit.ly/vrIdOu
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FROM CAMPAIGN TO SOLUTION
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EoI to RCBFEoI to RCBF
Full Submission
to RCBF
Full Submission
to RCBF
High-level Process
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Keys to success• A solid business plan• A reliable network• A basic set of services• A local set of services• Customer Care• Communication• An “Us feeling”
Only 1 is technical4 relate to your community!
Only 1 is technical4 relate to your community!
* Kees Rover’s 7-pillars
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Capacity & Capability
Community Capability
Com
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Demand AggregationDemand Aggregation
DIYDIY
Build & BenefitBuild & Benefit
ConcessionConcession
PartnershipPartnership
Using LA Partners
CommunityEnterprise
Do NothingDo Nothing
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#1 Demand Aggregation
• The community decides it wishes to have more than the minimum
• The community works to– Improve quality of the
solution from a minimum in-fill solution to an NGA based solution
– Confirm actionable verifiable demand in support of the case for more investment
With LA Partners
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#2 Build & Benefit
• Community is willing to help deliver NGA– E.g. civil engineering,
way-leaves or additional funding
• Community happy that RoI is gained from benefitting from an improved service
• Open Access & ISPs delivered by LA partner
With LA Partners
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#3 Partnership
• The community want to raise some of the risk capital & expect an investment return
• Partners are needed to– Provide additional
investment– Build & operate the
network • Open Access & ISPs
delivered by partners• Investment and Exit plans
need to be consideredCommunity
Organisation
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#4 Concession
• The community are able to raise all the risk finance
• They have no ambition to be a network operator
• A concession is offered by the community to design, build and operate their network
• The community must steer strategic decisions
• Open Access &ISPs delivered by the concession partner
• Investment and Exit plans need to be considered
Community Organisation
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#5 DIY
• The community are able to raise all of the finance
• They have a strong desire to be the network operator
• The community design, build & operate their own network
• Open Access & Service Providers delivered by the community
• Investment and Exit plans need to be considered
Community Organisation
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Engagement → Sustainable
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Go ON campaigns
Communities
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BDUK goals for UK by 2015 • The best Superfast Broadband in Europe • Standard broadband delivered to virtually all communities • To achieve both the UK also needs world leading levels of digital capability AND the right environment to stimulate demand – t This is what Go ON campaigns seek to do do
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Go ON local campaigns aim • to inspire people to recognise the benefits of being online and build their capability
•to support everyone in a local area to experience an enhanced social, cultural + economic life from being online • to create demand for superfast• broadband
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Secure connected communities • Inspiring local people + businesses to change behaviour • using tried + tested successful projects such as eHampshire to support change • Using the activists in your community to drive further demand through their enthusiasm, energy + skills Using interesting, relevant + engaging Go ON messaging
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Supporting Local Broadband Plans • Communities can play a significant role in driving demand at very local level• By working together Local Authorities and active communities can achieve increased demand + potentially more roll out from the investment pot available •
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Getting started • Identify local partners who could help
you get your message across • Gather as much data as possible on
who needs support • Recruit digital champions to build
skills + raise awareness of the benefits a fast network will bring
• Support your network of champions • to stay active + engaged
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Go ON community partners Make use of community networks to help drive demand at local level • Faith Communities • Existing volunteer networks • Community organisations • Local pubs and post offices Scouts + Girl Guides The Women’s Institute
•
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Recruit digital champions • Local people willing to share their skills +
enthusiasm with friends, neighbours, colleagues or family
• Knowing someone’s interests, passions or information triggers allows a personalised introduction to the web
• Champions don’t need to be IT experts experts – it’s much more important to be
• a good communicator
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Next steps • Consider adopting a local Go ON campaign • Use the free marketing assets to promote the benefits of being online • recruit and inspire digital champions to promote Go ON messaging + drive demand • Collect + promote local case studies to inspire others to join in Have fun
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Questions ?
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Panellists
• Joe Ling – DEFRA
• Natasha Innocent - BDUK
• Adrian Wooster – BDUK
• Daniel Fearnley – HCC
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Refreshment break
Next session starts at 3.30 pm
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Hampshire Country Council’s Local Broadband Plan
Daniel FearnleyIT Business Partner
Hampshire County Council
01962 846359
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Hampshire’s Local Broadband PlanDaniel Fearnley, IT Business Partner & Programme Director
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This is important…
• We understand the frustration• We understand the benefits• We have Chief Officer, Karen Murray ,
sponsorship• Support from The Leader, Executive Member
for Economic Development & Rural Affairs plus Broadband Champion
• Senate, Districts and LEPs
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What does Hampshire look like without the programme?
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Where are we now?
•Revised bid November 2011
•Procurement completed end 2012
•Approved January 2012
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What are the timescales?
2013 2015•Schedule to be decided with commercial partner
•Based upon economic principles. E.g. Demand vs. Cost
•Gap funded model
•Demand stimulation remains key
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What are the targets
• 90% of premises 24Mbps +
• Remaining 10% minimum 2Mbps
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What does 90% look like?
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90% and beyond….
• Demand stimulation• Reuse of existing assets• Efficient implementation• Consultation and engagement
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Hampshire’s role in RCBF
• Share details of our Local Broadband Plan - You need to be in the final 10%
• We can offer support and advice• Facilitation – like today!• Can’t bid, but can work together to
ensure maximum value
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The final 10%....
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The final 10%....for now..
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Hampshire Broadband What next…
•Detailed planning•Procure a partner
•Engagement with you and all stakeholders
•Improved website, regular updates & quarterly stakeholder engagement
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Questions?
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CAH support
Joanna Dixon
Senior Rural Officer
Community Action Hampshire
01962 857354
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Why an issue?
• Equalities issue – linked to education, citizenship• Access to services issue – a new dimension• Market forces issue – little rural investment• Hidden disadvantage – not always recognized• Rural economy – dependent for growth• Essential for everyone – not an “add on”
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What can CAH do?1. Brokering role - today’s event ; open a dialogue
2. Signposting role – to other sources of expertise & help; other community projects
3. Help demonstrate demand – raising awareness, educating about benefits & encouraging take up through engagement processes
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Further advice & support• OCSI parish profiles – socio-economic data• Bid writing• Organizational & legal structures• Developing social enterprise• Business planning• Networking & cooperation• Intelligence gathering & feeding back
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Questions and Next Steps
Map to identify whether you are eligibleWhere to go for further advice and
informationUse Google - rural broadband solutionsShare information - talk to each other
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Today's speakers
• Joe Ling – DEFRA
• Natasha Innocent - BDUK
• Adrian Wooster – BDUK
• Daniel Fearnley – HCC
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Thank you
Joanna Dixon
Senior Rural Officer
Community Action Hampshire
01962 857354