Thingitude is a UK IoT consultancy specialising in LoRaWAN solutions for local government.
We help councils deploy smart city technology that delivers measurable benefits – from smart bins and flood monitoring to personal safety networks and environmental sensors.
Whether you need strategic advice, hands-on training, or full solution delivery, we make IoT work for your community.
The true measure of a smart city is whether the whole community is thriving – not just those who understand the technology.
How we help
Consultancy
Expert advice when you need it most. We help CIOs and Transformation Managers communicate IoT potential to leadership teams, using real examples from other UK local authorities. From strategic workshops to ongoing programme support and community outreach
Training and support
IoT technology reaches far beyond the IT department. We train technical and non-technical colleagues to manage and use smart tech confidently, plus provide ongoing support to make your life easier. We build your capability, not vendor dependency.
Solutions
End-to-end delivery from strategy through to network planning, installation and dashboards. Recent projects include:
- Visitor counting, meeting room occupancy and energy monitoring – data-driven property portfolio decisions for councils
- Smart bins – optimising collection routes, reducing fuel costs, improving resident satisfaction
- Road temperature sensing – for winter gritting and road surface maintenance
- Safety equipment monitoring – tracking condition and usage of equipment such as life rings and defibrillators
- Flood management monitoring – measuring the impact of natural flood schemes, and early warning of blocked gulleys
- Cliff stabilisation sensors – monitoring ground movement to protect homes and infrastructure
- Personal safety networks – helping residents and vulnerable groups feel safer with street-level sensors
Why councils choose Thingitude
✓ We speak your language – Since 2016, we’ve worked extensively with UK local authorities. We understand tight budgets, complex procurement, and the need to demonstrate community benefit.
✓ We include communities – Unlike large IT vendors with cookie-cutter packages, our projects often include workshops with schools, residents’ groups, and local businesses. This builds trust and ensures genuine buy-in.
✓ We empower your teams – Our training equips your staff to manage IoT confidently. We build capability, not dependency.
✓ We grow local talent – We’ve hired 18 young people on real council projects, and can train your existing contractors to handle IoT installations.
Beyond local government
While councils are our primary focus, we also bring our IoT expertise to university research projects and community-led initiatives – from solar powered irrigation and cold storage in Bangladesh to clean energy and environmental community IoT projects across the UK.
Ready to discuss your smart city challenges?
Whether you’re exploring IoT for the first time or scaling an existing programme, let’s talk.
Our services are available through Crown Commercial Service Spark DPS
We’re recognised as UK ambassador for The Things Network