Hamish MacLeod Gareth Elliott Belinda Fawcett John Arnold John Gravett Mark Hawthorne MBE

Navigating the Digital Divide: Failing to plan, planning will fail

A Talk by Gareth Elliott , Belinda Fawcett , Hamish MacLeod , John Gravett , Mark Hawthorne MBE and John Arnold

About this Talk

Digital connectivity is vital to society and is only set to become more so. However, with digital inclusion a key policy goal, this panel seeks to look at whether the infrastructure behind our connectivity is being hindered by a planning system that is struggling under the weight of funding and resource cuts. The event will feature a panel of industry experts to discuss the solutions to overcome and uncover the barriers that exist within the UK planning system.

Key Element:

What is the digital divide and how is the industry addressing it

The importance of digital connectivity

Local authorities and connectivity needs

Government priorities and digital strategy

Challenges and future steps for digital infrastructure

15 October 2024, 03:00 PM

03:00 PM - 03:50 PM

About The Speakers

Gareth Elliott

Gareth Elliott

Director of Policy and Communications, Mobile UK


Belinda Fawcett

Belinda Fawcett

Director of Property and Estates & General Counsel, Cornerstone


Hamish MacLeod

Hamish MacLeod

Chief Executive, Mobile UK


John Gravett

John Gravett

Managing Director, Cluttons


Mark Hawthorne MBE

Mark Hawthorne MBE

Digital Champion, Local Government Association


John Arnold

John Arnold

Managing Director, Northern & Universal Ltd