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Public shows distrust in connected places technology

DSIT survey reveals low awareness and negative attitudes towards tech used in smart cities

06 December 2024

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Milton Keynes flags up Smart City Action Plan

City council outlines three main initiatives

06 December 2024

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Google Street View launched in central London stations

Transport for London and Network Rail partner on project to provide virtual representation of busy stations

05 December 2024

Seaburn Play Park From Sunderland City Council

Sunderland City Council opens smart seaside play park

New park provides interactive play equipment and free public Wi-Fi

25 November 2024

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Milton Keynes to test drones for creating digital twin

City council highlights potential to support highways surveys and emergency response

22 November 2024

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Cranfield University deploys air quality monitors to understand green spaces

Sensors to be installed in spaces in Bedford, Milton Keynes and Luton as part of DEFRAG project

21 November 2024

Hartlepool Smart Column From Tees Valley Authority

Hartlepool to test technology on smart columns

New street infrastructure to include 4G and 5G cells, traffic and footfall monitors, smart lighting and information screens

13 November 2024

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City of Edinburgh Council adopts new digital strategy

25 October 2024

Smart Data Research announces £22 million investment

21 October 2024

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University of Bath develops AI for monitoring blockages in culverts

14 October 2024

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City of Edinburgh rolls out travel trackers

16 September 2024

West Midlands Air Sensor Network Launch From WMCA

West Midlands to deploy air quality sensor network

10 September 2024

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TfWM deploys smart sensors for cyclists at crossings

04 September 2024

Air Quality Monitor From Ambition North Wales

North Wales plans for public sector low power WAN

03 September 2024

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UK Government invests in research and data bank for extreme weather alerts

02 September 2024

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Creating a ‘golden thread’ from asset data

02 September 2024

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National Highways backs six new road tech trials

02 September 2024

Smart Solar Bins From Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council runs trial of smart bins

Zephyr Air Quality Sensor From Earthsense (1)

Lancaster City Council extends air quality monitoring

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Scottish councils deploy digital twin for energy plan

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Neath Port Talbot Council strikes deal for LoRaWAN gateway

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Glasgow Council signs Commsworld for network services

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GLA launches London Privacy Register for smart city technology

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Westminster Council deploys anti-noise CCTV network

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DSC develops data science toolkit for urban transport

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