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 […]
National Recognition in Connected Britain Awards Shortlist
Recognising its ambition as a forward-thinking and digitally-minded local authority, Sunderland City Council has been shortlisted for a Connected Britain Award in the ‘Digital Council of the Year’ […]
CityFibre gets to work on future-proofing Sunderland’s digital foundations
CityFibre gets to work on future-proofing Sunderland’s digital foundations as part of their £62m full fibre investment. Work to bring full fibre connectivity within reach of almost every […]
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 […]
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. […]