Bringing it Together
5 Missions
Outcomes
Securing Access for Everyone to Digital Opportunities, Particularly Those in Poverty
- Everyone has access to an affordable device & connection, feels confident to access the internet & basic services
- Everyone can access digital jobs, particularly young people and those at risk of redundancy
- The supply of digital skills meets demand
Sharing and using data to improve people’s lives
- Data is shared effectively across organisations to solve key regional challenges
- The West Midlands are national leaders on data ethics, open data, and data security
- Advanced data analytic methods are regularly used to grow our economy and improve public services
Becoming the UK’s best connected region
- Best 4G coverage in the UK
- Highest fibre broadband access, with particular focus on deprived areas
- Best 5G coverage in the UK
Realising the potential of digital to transform our economy and build economic resilience
- All SMEs and micro business adopt basic digital technologies to boost output and productivity
- High growth firms across the regional economy adopt advanced digital technologies
- Tech and digital firms that are looking to scale up can access support and finance in the region
Using digital public services to build a fairer, greener, healthier region
- Regional carbon reduction of 69% by 2027, as outlined in the WM2041 net zero strategy
- Reduction in health inequalities outlined in Health of the Region report
- Vulnerable adults with multiple and complex needs are provided human-centred support to improve their wellbeing