Investment in digitalisation is a key area which fits within all three of the UKSPF investment priorities, by investing in digital infrastructure, increasing connectivity and improving digital skills in communities.
The UKSPF can be used to promote and support the secure use of digital technology. Investment in digitalisation is a key area which fits within all three of the UKSPF investment priorities.
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Communities and Places: investments in digital infrastructure can allow areas to improve their premises and facilities, and ultimately make communities and places more attractive areas to both live and work in – helping areas to ‘level up’.
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Supporting Businesses: increased digital connectivity allows for business to expand their processes to larger markets, and increase their everyday productivity and spur economic growth.
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People and Skills: increasing the access to the internet and improving digital skills for individuals in disadvantaged communities, local governments can help those furthest from the labour market to find new work opportunities and thus reduce economic inactivity.
Investment in digital skills and infrastructure can support the delivery of UKSPF outcomes, including:
