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’s inspirational leadership recognised nationally
We are delighted to announce that Sunderland City Council’s Chief Executive, Patrick Melia, has been shortlisted in the Smarter Working Live Awards 2021. A finalist for the ‘Inspirational […]
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 […]
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 […]