The Leicestershire Equalities Challenge Group runs a number of Task & Finish Groups that provide input to specific service change programmes or focus on developing key LECG work areas.

LECG at its meeting on 11th December 2020, flagged up a wish to host a task group to discuss equality implications of digital access. The group met twice using zoom. At the first meeting on 29th January 2021, the Group exchanged views and experiences on a number of issues relating to: 1. Digital access 2. Impact of inequalities 3. Mitigating actions 4. LCC's IT & Digital Strategy in particular fitness for purpose for its audience in 2021 and beyond. At the second meeting on 26th February 2021, the group discussed in more detail the county's broadband coverage and to help inform and address inequality in Leicestershire County Council's future IT & Digital Strategy.