2021 news archive
Top tips for a safe bank holiday weekend
Sunderland's Director of Public Health is urging people to enjoy this bank holiday weekend safely.
Abnormal loads reminder
Six abnormal loads are scheduled to leave the Deptford site of crane manufacturer Liebherr and travel towards the port at 9.30am on Tuesday 4 May.
Calling all carers!
Sunderland City Council has joined forces with the other 11 councils across the North East to launch a survey of carers in order to better understand the issues they face and provide better support.
Leading the charge - an electric refuse collection lorry
Our new refuse lorry is all electric - no diesel motor here.
Northern Spire wins again.
A 'special' award has been claimed by the Northern Spire for all-round engineering excellence and 'capturing public interest'.
Warning of 'abnormal loads' passing through city centre
Four abnormal loads are scheduled to leave the Deptford site of crane manufacturer Liebherr and travel towards the port from 9.30am on Monday 26 April.
Blooming lovely
The council is carrying out work on green spaces throughout the spring months ahead of the city being put forward for some prestigious awards.
Sniffer dog helps Sunderland Trading Standards seize illegal cigarettes and tobacco
Sunderland City Council's trading standards team and officers from Northumbria police successfully found a large supply of illegal substances.
Covid case rate lowest since August 2020
The Covid case rate is falling: remember hands, face and space.
Sunderland artist to create community centrepiece
Contemporary fine artist Dr Ron Lawson, has been commissioned by Sunderland City Council to create an attractive sculpture, that will stand amongst new council-built homes at Stanley Terrace in Shiney Row