New partnership to create UK’s most advanced smart city
A new 5G network will realise Sunderland City Council’s ambition to be a digitally enabled, UK smart city leader as BAI Communications build a new 5G centric network […]
Sunderland chosen as base for £1bn flagship electric vehicle hub
Following collaboration with Sunderland City Council, Nissan recently unveiled Nissan EV36Zero, a £1 billion flagship Electric Vehicle (EV) Hub, creating a world-first EV manufacturing ecosystem right here in […]
Quadrant Smart Tour: Sunderland
On 22nd September 2021, numerous leaders from across Sunderland City Council and our delivery partners took part in Peloton Event’s ‘Quadrant Smart Tour’. Sunderland was the first UK […]
Our year as the UK’s smartest city
In October 2020, Sunderland was named the UK’s smartest city at the Digital Leaders 100 Awards. Our journey to the top spot has been a fast-paced and collaborative […]
Ground-breaking pilot puts 5G technology in the driving seat
It’s full speed ahead for the £2.4 million Connected and Automated Logistics (CAL) pilot as initial testing of 5G connections commence at Nissan’s test track. The pilot, which […]
Your vote can boost Sunderland’s digital leadership
Your vote can boost Sunderland’s digital leadership on a national scale. The Digital Leaders Programme has announced the shortlisted nominees for their Digital Leaders 100 (DL100) List for […]
Sunderland Voted Digital Council of the Year UK 2021
Sunderland City Council recognised for forward-thinking approach at Connected Britain Awards. Sunderland City Council was awarded Digital Council of the Year at a prestigious industry sector awards event […]
Open call: Driving a more sustainable transport network
Sunderland City Council is working with Digital Catapult to find a talented partner to drive forward their ambitious Transport Challenge. There’s £10,000 on offer to the successful solution […]
Developing a smart city for the future
Assistant Director of Smart Cities at Sunderland City Council, Liz St Louis, caught up with Nathan Spencer from the UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum and Built […]