The Yorkshire and Humber Grid for Learning (YHGfL) is a consortium of local authorities established to procure cost-effective broadband connectivity for schools in England. There are 10 Regional Broadband Consortia in England covering more than 130 local authorities. Whilst they are not strictly subject to the Freedom of Information Act they are publicly funded and they should respond to all reasonable requests for information. http://www.ja.net/communities/schools/networking/regional-broadband-consortia.html