Lucy Zodion has published new research into local government attitudes and progress towards smart cities, finding that the majority of councils are not on track and face major barriers to implementing smart technology, from a lack of leadership to no clear strategy or direction from leaders down the line. The research reveals that smart cities are not deemed a strategic priority for the majority of councils in the UK, and identifies barriers to delivery that are stifling progress in many local authorities. Without a clear roadmap to delivery from Government and a coherent, cost-effective approach, the UK risks lagging behind other countries with an inconsistent and delayed roll-out of smart cities.
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