Sunderland City Council

One Year On – 5G Innovation is Transforming the North East 🌟 Four groundbreaking 5G Innovation Regions’ (5GIR) projects, led by Sunderland City Council on behalf of the The North East Combined Authority have been at the heart of the UK’s digital transformation over the past year 🚀 Funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, the 5GIR initiatives are driving advancements across four key areas: 🌱 Agritech: Revolutionising farming with real-time data for smarter, sustainable agriculture ⚓ Smart Port: Boosting safety, efficiency and sustainability at ports with cutting-edge 5G solutions 🚍 Connected Transport: Enhancing road safety and reducing emissions with intelligent connected transport systems 🎭 Creative Industries: Bringing live events to life with immersive 360º broadcasting technology These projects are paving the way for a more connected, sustainable and innovative future 💡 📖 Read more about how the North East is leading the way in digital transformation: https://orlo.uk/W0rcm #5GInnovation #5GIR #DigitalTransformation #NorthEastExcellence #SmartCities #Sunderland #CityOfSmart #TechForGood

Cllr Kevin Johnston, portfolio holder for business, housing and regeneration at Sunderland City Council, said: “It’s fantastic to see the New Wear Footbridge already having such a major impact on the city. “One of the things we stipulate when going out to tender for Sunderland City Council-led projects is that as much of the Sunderland pound is kept in Sunderland as possible, and this is a fine example of how we’re doing just that. “The project is creating jobs for local people, opportunities for local businesses and invaluable education and training opportunities for youngsters, all while helping us deliver one of – if not – the UK’s most ambitious city centre regeneration projects. “It really is a central pillar of what we’re trying to build here in Sunderland, and we can’t wait to see how it continues to lift the local economy as work enters the final stage and it finally opens to the public next summer.”

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Love is in the air, say "I do" in City Hall 🥰 We have availability for ceremonies on Valentines day - 14 February 2025🫶🏼 Located in the heart of Sunderland city centre, this award-winning building has a variety of different spaces to cater for ceremonies of all sizes and budgets. Whether you want your ceremony to be small and intimate or you have a bigger wedding party to accommodate, we’re here to make it happen ❤️ Located close to all main forms of transport and with an array of high-quality hotels, restaurants and car parks on the doorstep, City Hall offers everything you need for your special day 💍 🤍 View the spaces or enquire https://orlo.uk/puAAC #ceremony #availabiltity #ValentinesWedding #14February2025

A proud moment for Sunderland 🌟❤️ Today, we welcomed HM Treasury, Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Rt Hon Peter Kyle, Secretary of State, and Lewis Atkinson MP to City Hall. The visit provided our guests with the chance to see first-hand how, alongside our partners including Boldyn Networks, we’re using innovative technology at the heart of everything we do to deliver better services for residents and a strong economy in Sunderland. Meeting with volunteers and visitors to our community digital health hubs highlighted how our inclusion work is linking residents to the opportunities that come from our Smart City ambitions. We were delighted to have the opportunity to take our visitors on-site at Culture House. Due to open next autumn, it really showcases Sunderland’s incredible regeneration story, as part of Riverside Sunderland's transformation into a city centre of the future. Thank you to our visitors for taking the time to see how Sunderland is leading the way, leaving no one and nowhere behind. #Sunderland #Innovation #RiversideSunderland #CityOfSmart #FutureReady

Sunderland: Leading the UK’s smart city revolution 🏙️💡 Did you catch the recent feature in the Times on 'The Future of Cities’? Sunderland has been named the UK’s smartest city, showcasing our cutting-edge innovations and bold approach to technology! 🚗🤖📚 From autonomous transport at Nissan to the awe-inspiring Culture House, we’re shaping urban spaces for a better tomorrow. With 23 digital hubs connecting communities and adaptive smart bins tackling real-world challenges, here in Sunderland we believe that innovation is all about learning, adapting and making a difference. We’re thrilled to see Sunderland recognised as a trailblazer in smart city solutions 🌍 📖 Read more: https://orlo.uk/N1Xrj #CityOfSmart #Sunderland #Innovation #FutureForward #CommunityDriven #SmartFutures

A ‘topping out’ ceremony marks one year on since building work started on the region’s new Eye Hospital Riverside Sunderland.   All three partners gathered on the top of the new build today, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is working in partnership with Sunderland City Council and construction partner Kier Group to deliver the project.   Once complete in spring 2026, the new Eye Hospital will continue Sunderland’s proud legacy of providing specialist eye care for people across the #NorthEast and beyond. Work will now press on to add the roof to the building, while work has already started to add the panels to the side of the structure. Construction is also ongoing on the energy centre linked to the main hospital.   The Eye Hospital is a significant new development at Riverside Sunderland delivering a programme of change that will bring 10,000 new jobs and 2,500 new residents to the city centre, as well as attracting world-class leisure destinations, creating exciting new places for residents and visitors to enjoy. Read more 👉  https://lnkd.in/e3ABPBaZ

👏 Sunderland College staff and students are helping build a stronger, united community through creativity, compassion, and collaboration. Their efforts creating a moving immersive arts experience “The Contemporary Sunderland Thread of Life" in response to the city’s challenges in the wake of the devastating riots that took place across the country earlier this year, show how #WeAllMakeSunderland a better place to live, work, and learn. Read more 👉 https://orlo.uk/HI4Xh

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We recently announced the opening of a new smart seaside play park which has further strengthened #Sunderland’s reputation as a smart city that connects communities through technology. The new children’s park, which officially opened on 25th October in Seaburn, features cutting-edge interactive equipment including the YALP Sona Arch, and is part of Sunderland’s city-wide commitment to leaving no one and nowhere behind. Seaburn Park follows the innovative model introduced at Sunderland’s Thompson Park, where the interactive football wall has helped engage residents and visitors in physical activity while blending digital play with outdoor fun. The same forward-thinking approach has now been extended to Seaburn, where children will have access to smart play equipment that encourages creativity, collaboration and active learning. Boldyn Networks has also supported the development through the incorporation of interactive digital play equipment and extension of the city’s free super-fast Wi-Fi. Read more about how technology can enhance everyday experiences here https://orlo.uk/pPZ5b #CityOfSmart #DigitalTransformation #SmartPlay