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Glasgow LEZ Charts

Glasgow LEZ Charts

Glasgow Council launches online tool on LEZ progress

Interactive maps and charts outline results of low emission zone in city

SPC23 Event (1)

Smart Places & Communities

Advances in IoT and real-time data are raising the ambition of smart cities and places across the country

Wed 21 - 23 June 2023

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Greater Manchester refreshes Digital Blueprint

New plans include emphasis on green tech infrastructure and better data sharing in public services

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Dudley Council deploys sensors for smart junctions

Now entering second phase of project with VivaCity

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DSIT publishes guide for cyber security in smart cities

New alpha Secure Connected Places Playbook developed to provide support for local authorities

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Transport for West Midlands launches traffic drones

Regional transport agency to use video footage in managing road congestion

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BT takes over Scottish Wide Area Network

Company secures SWAN contract worth up to £350 million from Common Services Agency

Starling Sensor East Road Cambridge From Starling Technology

Cambridge Partnership trials AI sensors at road crossings

Project aimed at improving understanding of pedestrian movements and smoothing traffic flows

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Birmingham to deploy digital twin for net zero

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NCSC publishes smart cities cyber security guidance

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Dstl tests sensors for airborne hazard alerts

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Government scraps plans for new smart motorways

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DSIT wants standalone 5G for all of UK by 2030

HARCA Project Team

Poplar housing association extends IoT deployment

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Devon County Council to trial smart gullies

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Transport for London signs new traffic tech contracts

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Southampton City Council deploys technology to monitor woodburner pollution

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Calderdale Council to use digital twin for local area energy plan

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Greater Cambridge Partnership prepares for connected vehicle projects

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Sunderland deploys road temperature sensors

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Hull tests smart tech for bus stops and crossings

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Turing Institute highlights new AI for studying city behaviour

24 February 2023

Belfast City Hall At Night From Belfast City Council

Belfast City Council flags plan for Smart District

09 February 2023

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Transport for Wales shows mobility-as-a-service ambition

06 February 2023

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Smart Places & Communities

Advances in IoT and real-time data are raising the ambition of smart cities and places across the country