Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme: Finance
(asked on 27th November 2024) - View Source
Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to extend funding for the Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme beyond March 2025.
This question was answered on 2nd December 2024
Through the Programme, six local authorities are installing "smart" multi-purpose columns or lampposts, to test the benefits of this hosting multiple services, such as mobile connectivity, electric vehicle charging, Wifi and CCTV.
The Government is currently carrying out an evaluation of the Programme, which is due to conclude next year. We will decide our next steps following this process.