Council news

Community creativity and spirit in Mowbray Park.

Washington Village in Bloom volunteers are celebrating after the village was named the overall winner in the Village category at the Britain in Bloom Awards 2024.

Children have enjoyed a sneak peak of the Mowbray Park Festival.

'Fantastic news for the city'

A brand-new immersive classroom incorporating virtual reality (VR) and tools for interactive learning, has been opened at Ryhope Junior School thanks to £50,000 investment from Together for Children (TfC).

Stunning light projections created by international visual artists, a spectacular starscape and a giant glitterball are among the dazzling lighting installations visitors can enjoy when Sunderland Festival of Light opens next Friday.

Director of Education Simon Marshall is now Together for Children (TfC) Chief Executive and Sunderland's director of Children's Services.

Sunderland's Armed Forces Partnership (AFP) is celebrating winning a prestigious award for supporting the city's Armed Forces community.

Those looking for careers in social care can take advantage of a free recruitment fair showcasing opportunities in the sector later this month.

Schoolchildren have been tackling some new skills as the city gets ready to host the opening match of the Women's Rugby World Cup in August 2025.

A support hub set up to encourage more people to come forward as foster carers has celebrated its first birthday.

Sunderland smokers are being told it's never too late to quit after the city recorded its lowest ever adult smoking rates.