Race Online 2012 is a government-backed initiative aiming to make the UK one of the first countries in the world to achieve near-total internet use by 2012.
The initiative invites companies, organisations and individuals to sign a pledge outlining what they will do to inspire, help and support the 8.7 million adults in the UK who have never used the internet to get online.
The benefits to getting everyone online are vast. It will reduce social exclusion and isolation; it opens opportunities for education, employment and training, and increases access to the support needed by vulnerable people.
Did you know?
- The UK has 40 million adult internet users
- 30 million of those use the web every day
- 8.7 million adults in the UK have never used the internet
Our pledge
The council has made its pledge to Race Online:
“Warrington Borough Council promises to encourage more people to get online through increased awareness and promotion of the benefits for every resident and business.
“We promise to increase our own online services, improve our online communications and work to ensure faster broadband in the town.”
Contact us for more information about getting online or about online council services: