OUR PROJECTS
OUR APPROACH
We want to create a smart city where people live longer, healthier and more prosperous lives, with better skills, in a safe and sustainable environment. We believe we can achieve this through ideas, empowerment, great leadership and making the most of the resources we have.
Intelligence Driven
We use information and data to improve our understanding of our city and its challenges.
People Focused
We put people at the heart of our work, supporting and empowering our citizens.
Smart Leadership
We share our knowledge and expertise in Smart City leadership on a global stage.
Circular Principles
We’re embedding circular economy principles within our work to create a more sustainable city.
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Awarded Smart City of the Year 2015
OUR NEWS
Getting Smarter, Going Circular: Maximising the opportunities of digital technology, innovation and collaboration
At last month’s ‘Foundations for Innovation’ conference organised by Northern Ireland’s Local Government Association, I presented Peterborough’s Circular Economy approach. The Future Peterborough team was invited to share our unique approach to implement circular…
read moreIf each city’s Smart journey is unique, how can Smart City Standards help?
I’m often asked how smart city standards can be relevant to the complex reality of modern cities. It’s a legitimate question and one I have asked myself many times. From experience, I know that no two cities are alike and their challenges differ in content, context…
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Bringing the ‘Environment’, ‘Transport’ and ‘Future City’ worlds together…
When I introduce myself in meetings, at conferences and other events I often start by saying that I’ll offer a prize to anyone with a longer job title than mine, as the Council’s Environment, Transport and Future City Manager I’m lucky enough to work in a diverse team…
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