West Midlands Digital Roadmap

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

Sample of STOR Indicators

• Top 10% Most Deprived Areas, Progress 8 (School Standards)
• Unemployment Rate, NEETs, Apprenticeship Starts
• No Qualifications, NVQ4+ Qualifications, Employment Rate

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

Sample of STOR Indicators

• Top 10% Most Deprived Areas, Total GVA, Male and Female Healthy Life Expectancy

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

Sample of STOR Indicators

• Output Gap, Enterprise Births, Top 10% Most Deprived Areas, Total Jobs

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

Sample of STOR Indicators

• Five Year Firm Survival Rate, Output Gap, Resident Wages, GVA per Head
• Total Jobs, Active Enterprises, Enterprise Births, Total GVA

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

Sample of STOR Indicators

• Renewable Electricity Regeneration, Total Additional Affordable Dwellings
• Male and Female Healthy Life Expectancy
• Top 10% Most Deprived Areas