Businesses and voluntary groups within the River Severn catchment area can apply for a chunk of a £100k grant to fund wireless connectivity.Grants of up to £5,000 each are available for businesses and organisations in the catchment area from The River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region and its Wireless Innovation Grant Fund.
The grant for businesses and organisations within the county is to assist with purchasing and installing wireless technologies as more than £36 million is being invested in regions across the UK to unlock the opportunities it presents. Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for culture and digital, Robert Macey, said:"Rural connectivity serves as an enabler, providing vital resources and opportunities for individuals, businesses, and communities to thrive.