Sunderland: the building of a smart, inclusive and sustainable city
Special Reports30 Oct 2025by Chris Cooke: CEO and founder, SmartCitiesWorld 
Sunderland has always said its smart city journey isn’t just about deploying technology – it’s about using innovation to improve lives
Sunderland City Council chief executive Patrick Melia explains why smart transformation doesn’t have to be driven by scale or budget – it’s about clarity of vision, strong partnerships and community trust.
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