Glasgow City Region is to receive £348,000 in funding from the UK Government’s Regulatory Innovation Office to develop specific guidelines which will enable social landlords across the whole of the UK to deploy sensor technology that will improve tenants experience and save them time and money. Announced at the recent…
Barrhead Housing is expanding its innovative smart homes programme thanks to new funding awarded through Glasgow City Region’s 5G Innovation Region (Smart and Connected Social Places) initiative. Building on the success of an initial pilot phase, the extended project will see sensor technology installed in 28 further homes across East…
A detailed survey of mobile phone networks across Glasgow, commissioned by Glasgow City Region, has identified where improvements are needed to give residents and visitors a faster, more reliable mobile experience. Data was gathered on the strength of signal from the UK’s four mobile operators – EE, Vodafone, Three and…
A pioneering digital inclusion project funded through the Glasgow City Region Smart and Connected Social Places (SCSP) programme is now being rolled out more widely, turning televisions into lifelines for connection and care. David Walker Gardens Home in Rutherglen is the first in the UK to be fully equipped with…
Join us on 9 September 2025 for the Glasgow City Region Smart Social Housing Summit – a dedicated showcase event highlighting how new technology is transforming housing and communities across the Region. The event will showcase the Smart Social Assets project, which is a core part of the Region’s Smart…
Glasgow City Region has secured additional funding to stay at the forefront of the UK’s digital revolution, using cutting-edge technology to transform social care and improve public sector services. Earlier this week, the UK Government Secretary of State Peter Kyle announced a one-year funding extension of Glasgow City Region’s Smart…
Discover how 5G and smart technology are shaping the future of housing, health, and connectivity across Glasgow City Region! Taking place on Thursday, 13th March 2025 at the Scottish Exhibition Centre, this exciting full-day event will showcase the latest advancements in smart housing, independent living, and connected social care—demonstrating how…
The mobile coverage survey is being carried out across council areas within Glasgow City Region with the assistance of refuse vehicles to help support communities and businesses throughout the Region. Bin lorries are being used to drive the study by hosting equipment which will gather data about the strength of…
Glasgow City Region is excited to announce the successful applicants for the Smart & Connected Social Places (SCSP) 5G Innovation Fund, which ran from August to September 2024. Following a record-breaking number of applications and a swift yet rigorous selection and governance process, 11 projects have been awarded funding across various…
Glasgow City Region’s Smart and Connected Social Places (SCSP) 5G Innovation Fund has received a record number of applications from across the Region. The incredible response demonstrates a growing appetite for innovation and the adoption of 5G technology across Glasgow City Region (GCR). The Fund, which closed on 16 September…
