Sunderland’s innovative approach to active play has hit the back of the net with their smart Yalp Sutu Football Wall and Sona Arch proving to be among the most played in the world! Throughout the year, usage data has shown that Sunderland’s interactive play equipment, located at Thompson Park and Seaburn Play Park, is officially […]| Sunderland Smart City
As featured in a Smart Cities World Special report, we mark World Environment Day today (5th June), by shining a light on how Sunderland is harnessing smart city innovation to power its journey to a more sustainable future. From connected infrastructure to data-driven decisions, our smart city is embracing technology to create a more sustainable, […]| Sunderland Smart City
Sunderland City Council is expanding its successful Digital Health Hubs, increasing the number of Hubs across the city from 23 to 30, ensuring even more residents can access essential digital services and support. The expansion follows the continued success of the Digital Health Hubs, which were first launched in January 2024, to help tackle digital […]| Sunderland Smart City
The North East’s pioneering 5G Innovation Region (5GIR) programme has been awarded an additional £1.9 million in funding and extended by 12 months to build on the success of its transformative digital projects. This extra funding follows the initial award of £3.7 million in November 2023 and further strengthens the region’s position as a leader […]| Sunderland Smart City
The North East has been recognised as a leader in digital transformation after winning the Place-Based Impact Award at the Future Networks Awards 2025. This accolade celebrates the impact of the North East’s 5G Innovation Regions (5GIR) programme, which has reshaped the region’s digital landscape and strengthened its position as a hub for advanced wireless […]| Sunderland Smart City
Sunderland City Council is celebrating a win at last night’s Digital Leaders Impact Awards, scooping the prestigious People’s Choice Award amidst a strong field of 36 leading smart city projects across the UK. Sunderland City Council’s Smart City Programme team was honoured to take home the People’s Choice Award at the Digital Leaders Impact Awards […]| Sunderland Smart City