Multimillion-pound digital hub plans move forward

A business case to support the development of a multimillion-pound digital enterprise hub in Warrington town centre has been approved.Warrington Borough Council’s cabinet has backed the plan as part of the £22.1m Warrington Town Deal.The blueprint, which will now be submitted to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) to unlock £2.7m, will support plans to create a facility at St James’ business centre.The hub will nurture all aspects of new and emerging digital technologies.It will be a space that supports digital innovation across all disciplines – including artificial intelligence, big data, virtual reality, ecommerce, gaming and automation.The hub will cement itself as a destination for digital entrepreneurs, becoming a place that inspires people to learn about new digital technologies.It will also aim to allow new tech to be tested and developed, provide a space for people to network with other digital professionals, and to nurture emerging businesses in the sector.