Sunderland takes centre stage to test tech for healthier homes
Our healthy smart city is a key strand of our City Plan and we are committed to improving the lives of local people through the innovative use of […]
Sunderland wins European Award for Innovation and Technology
Sunderland City Council is the winner of the 2020 Civic Innovation in Technology Award (Europe) from the Technology and Entrepreneurship Center at Harvard. The Technology and Entrepreneurship Center […]
Innovative ‘SHEILA’ app brings assistive technology to city residents
With the ever-growing presence of digital enhancements to make our lives easier, quicker or more efficient; gaining an understanding of what these developments mean for individuals locally is […]
Bigger, better, faster, stronger: The importance of connectivity
The surge of individuals working, learning and socialising online is at an absolute peak as we navigate the current Covid-19 pandemic. Now, more than ever, it is increasingly […]
Accelerating digital adoption and the benefits this brings
Assistant Director of Digital and Customer Service, at Sunderland City Council, Liz St Louis, discusses her thoughts around the importance of good digital connectivity, enabling technologies and the […]
Sunderland the first place to pilot a new healthcare app
Sunderland is the first place in the country to pilot a new healthcare app that allows patients with debilitating breathing problems to monitor their vital signs and visually […]
Opening up a world of opportunities at local primary school
Sunderland City Council’s Smart City 5G project is proud to announce that Hudson Road Primary School in Sunderland now has 5G superfast WiFi connectivity. Home to 280 3-11 […]