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
Community Action Hampshire
DEFRA and BDUK
Rural Community Broadband Fund
Friday 17 February 2012
Introduction
Joanna DixonSenior Rural OfficerCommunity Action Hampshire
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Rural Community Broadband Fund
(RCBF)
What’s Available & How to Apply
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.
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Broadband Delivery UK
Adrian Wooster
BDUK
Community aspects and Next Generation Access in the final 10%
Natasha InnocentDirector Community PartnershipsDemand Stimulation and Digital Inclusion
Rural Community Broadband Toolkit
Hampshire17th February 2012
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
RCBF is NGA only!
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
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
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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Publ
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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
FROM CAMPAIGN TO SOLUTION
EoI to RCBFEoI to RCBF
Full Submission
to RCBF
Full Submission
to RCBF
High-level Process
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
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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
Engagement → Sustainable
Go ON campaigns
Communities
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
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
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
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 •
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
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
•
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
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
Questions ?
Panellists
• Joe Ling – DEFRA
• Natasha Innocent - BDUK
• Adrian Wooster – BDUK
• Daniel Fearnley – HCC
Refreshment break
Next session starts at 3.30 pm
Hampshire Country Council’s Local Broadband Plan
Daniel FearnleyIT Business Partner
Hampshire County Council
01962 846359
Hampshire’s Local Broadband PlanDaniel Fearnley, IT Business Partner & Programme Director
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
What does Hampshire look like without the programme?
Where are we now?
•Revised bid November 2011
•Procurement completed end 2012
•Approved January 2012
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
What are the targets
• 90% of premises 24Mbps +
• Remaining 10% minimum 2Mbps
What does 90% look like?
90% and beyond….
• Demand stimulation• Reuse of existing assets• Efficient implementation• Consultation and engagement
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
The final 10%....
The final 10%....for now..
Hampshire Broadband What next…
•Detailed planning•Procure a partner
•Engagement with you and all stakeholders
•Improved website, regular updates & quarterly stakeholder engagement
Questions?
CAH support
Joanna Dixon
Senior Rural Officer
Community Action Hampshire
01962 857354
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”
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
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
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
Today's speakers
• Joe Ling – DEFRA
• Natasha Innocent - BDUK
• Adrian Wooster – BDUK
• Daniel Fearnley – HCC
Thank you
Joanna Dixon
Senior Rural Officer
Community Action Hampshire
01962 857354