Westminster City Council’s Post

Toronto's telecommunications landscape is evolving with the introduction of the new 942 area code. Read this insightful article from the Toronto Star to understand the impact on businesses and individuals. https://lnkd.in/gzcQr7AA #Toronto #Telecommunications #AreaCode #942

Many customers and partners have been reaching out to me with concerns about the FCC's proposed ban on bulk internet agreements in multifamily rental communities. While it's still a proposed recommendation and only applicable to rental communities, it's important that we consider all of the potential impacts if the ban were to be passed. As responsible stakeholders, it's our duty to ensure that the FCC has all of the necessary information before making a final decision. Check out this well-written and easy to understand opinion piece by the mayor of Miami for more insight on the topic. #FCC #internet #rentalcommunities #policy #MiamiMayor

#SmallBusinesses are the backbone of every #community across the #US - Whether your customers come from down the block or across the country, promoting your business is more important than ever. http://spr.ly/6049ikViB

A unified platform for public services enables smoother, faster, and more accessible interactions between citizens and city administrations.  Learn More: https://bit.ly/3BJudil #CSMTech #DigitalGovernance #PublicServices #UnifiedServices #SmartCitySolutions #TechForGovernance 

Let's face it. Many residents aren't satisfied with local government services. They'll likely feel disconnected if they use traditional, non-digital systems. What if you could offer digital self-service tools that improve access to services and boost civic participation? You can, with our Civic Experience Platform. Get the infographic to explore strategies for better digital engagement. @CivicPlus #DigitalEngagement #ResidentServices #GovTech https://lnkd.in/eg9PBqqi

The Dream Trust UK has adopted a traditional red telephone kiosk from BT in Pinner, Middlesex and they are turning it into a community library and careers noticeboard. Watch this short film about it's development and future use.

How do we adapt City Connects for new contexts? Supporting the whole child and ensuring every child had the right service at the right time is a universal concept, but adapting it to a new community or a new country takes a thoughtful approach. Learn more about how City Connects is currently being implemented in Ireland with our new video: https://buff.ly/4asuaTS

🌟 Seattle Housing Authority is transforming digital access with its Digital Navigators program, ensuring everyone has the tools and skills to thrive online. 🌐 💻 The Digital Navigators program has provided over 2000 laptops to residents and teaches them how to set up their devices, sign up for internet at a reduced cost, create email accounts, join SHA's online portal, apply for transit cards, and more. ✨ In addition, through a partnership with The Seattle Public Library, SHA led a multilingual six-week course on digital skills! 🤩 📖 You can read more about Seattle Housing Authority's Digital Navigators program and access our latest report, "Public Housing Authority Pathways to Advancing Equity," on the HAI Group Blog here: https://lnkd.in/eWrSwmd6 #DigitalEquity #SeattleHousingAuthority #TechForAll #Research #Equity #PAHRC #HAIGroup

Let's face it. Many residents aren't satisfied with local government services. They'll likely feel disconnected if they use traditional, non-digital systems. What if you could offer digital self-service tools that improve access to services and boost civic participation? You can, with our Civic Experience Platform. Get the infographic to explore strategies for better digital engagement. @CivicPlus #DigitalEngagement #ResidentServices #GovTech https://lnkd.in/gJxbt9z7

Some people will say this over build provides consumers choice BUT what about the millions of homes that still do not have a full fibre service ..... all that opportunity has been missed as resources have been deployed to over build other networks! Also it looks like Openreach could be targeting CityFibre as up to 25% of the CityFibre RfS network looks to have an Openreach full fibre service. One key observation from this is that I am surprised that the infrastructure investors at the top of the tree are signing off such over build when there are still millions of homes available for 'first mover advantage'. BTW great work by the Infranomics team here highlighting what is actually happening. I hope that Building Digital UK (BDUK) and Ofcom are looking at the power of data in helping identify what has really been built, where to encourage commercial investors to build and also what needs to be classified as intervention areas. Also are Investors looking at tools like this to give them insight on where their investments are being deployed. Adding the current 'street works data' will give a very interesting forward looking view.