Proposed by Councillor Gant

Liberal Democrat member motion

Council asks officers to explore a scheme for free city centre wi-fi

Council notes that this council has previously supported a similar approach in Oxford, but that moves towards introducing such a scheme were not successful.

Council recognises that the situation regarding access to free wi-fi has evolved, with many cafes now providing coverage which covers parts of the city centre.

However, by definition this coverage remains by its nature fragmented.

Council believes the case exists for revisiting the Norwich model (see links), and asks the Board Member to ask officers to prepare a report for the City Executive Board into the feasibility of such a scheme for Oxford

http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/tech/norwich-city-centre-gets-free-wi-fi-1-4343291

http://www.norwichbid.co.uk/a-stronger-voice/wi-fi/

This motion was not taken because the time for discussing motions had elapsed.