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 […]
Ground-breaking pilot puts pioneering 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 […]
SHEILA App Explained
Our Social Health Enabling Independent Living (SHIELA) App has gained recognition on an international scale for its innovative approach to enabling residents to live independent lives via smart […]
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 […]
How we’re improving digital literacy across our smart city of Sunderland
It is no surprise that technology has become incredibly important to the way we work and live. According to Ofcom’s 2019 report, adults spend on average at least […]
Patrick Melia appointed to UK5G advisory board
Patrick Melia, Chief Executive at Sunderland City Council, joins a national network of experts as he is appointed to the UK5G Advisory Board. Sunderland’s forward-thinking reputation and the […]
Sunderland’s leading role in bridging the digital divide
Amplified by the Covid-19 pandemic and increased working and learning from home, recent months have most definitely widened the gap for those who lack access to technology and […]
An enhanced digital infrastructure to enable EdTech advancements
Education has become far more integrated with technology over recent years and as we navigate the Covid-19 pandemic, our reliance on technology for education has been hugely accelerated. […]
How Sunderland is Transforming Communities for the Digital Age
Sunderland City Council has partnered with the Centre for Digital Citizens, which aims to explore how citizens and communities can become part of designing innovative technologies that work […]