Council news

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.

Families in Sunderland will benefit from extra support for children with additional needs this school year thanks to a £1.2m investment in two new Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) developments by Together for Children (Sunderland).

New Changing Places toilets are opening across Sunderland helping to make sports, leisure, libraries and parks more accessible for people with disabilities.

Houghton Feast will return to the streets of Houghton from Friday 4 - Sunday 13 October, with a packed programme of activities, events and entertainment to enjoy.

The Mayor of Sunderland has joined the Royal British Legion to officially launch this year's Poppy Appeal in the city.

How to help save up to nine lives - this week is NHS Organ Donor Registration Week.

Sunderland City Council's project to transform a former school building into specialist homes has been highly commended at the regional LABC Building Excellence Awards.

Training and works boost for Elemore Country Park.

A new cohort of apprentices is joining Sunderland City Council, taking up roles ranging from port services to social work.

Scaffolding is set to be erected around Sunderland's Museum & Winter Gardens to allow for vital repairs to the roof and stonework.