Digital Economy

The Digital Economy team ensures the city attracts and grows the required digital foundations including skills, innovation environment, tech-enabled businesses, connectivity and infrastructure.

The purpose of the Digital Economy function is to maximise the benefits of leveraging digital technology to support a sustainable and growing economy. This comprises a number of aspects which are mutually supportive:

• Ensuring the city attracts and grows the required digital foundations including skills, innovation environment, connectivity and infrastructure
• Driving digital inclusion, including skills and accessibility
• Increasing numbers and growth of digital/tech businesses
• Driving digital adoption and exploitation.