South Gloucestershire Council is a local government body in the UK that actively supports the aerospace and engineering sectors within its region. The council collaborates with universities and the private sector to foster innovation and has invested in facilities to support businesses in these industries. South Gloucestershire is recognized as a hub for aerospace technology, with a history tied to the development of Concorde and a current home to major aerospace companies. The council engages in partnerships to promote economic growth and skills development, aiming to meet the evolving needs of employers in high-tech sectors.
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South Gloucestershire Council won the 2023 GEOBIM Innovation in Digital Cities award for providing an open platform for testing and evaluating innovation that includes more than 200 UMBRELLA IoT nodes on public and private infrastructure such as lamp posts.