2021 news archive
Raising the Commonwealth Flag
The Mayor of Sunderland, Councillor David Snowdon, has raised the Commonwealth Flag and recorded a personal message to be shared online.
Praise for schools as children head back to the classroom
The Leader of Sunderland City Council has praised schools for the lifeline they have provided to the city's schoolchildren throughout the pandemic.
City Council budget agreed
Next year's budget agreed - Leader of the City Council Cllr Graeme Miller said it was in line with post-Covid recovery plans and for a more dynamic, healthy and vibrant city.
Update on council services
Following the Government's announcement of the planned roadmap for recovery, Sunderland City Council has been reviewing its services, venues and facilities to look at their staged reopening against the proposed key milestone dates.
Stay vigilant and help us recover
This week marks another important stage on the cautious road to recovery with the Budget on Wednesday and schools opening next Monday, but as we said just a few days ago we must continue to be vigilant.
Weekend changes to A19 junction roadworks
Changes to the current traffic management at the A19/A690 junction will be in place over the weekend from Friday 26 February.
Census 2021 in March
Not long now to Census '21.
Sunderland City Council cracks down on littering offenders
Sunderland City Council has proven it will not be tolerating fly-tipping and littering as three offenders face fines.
Crowdfund Sunderland celebrates Veterans in Crisis success ahead of spring funding round
Sunderland City Council is encouraging residents to sign up for the Spring funding round of Crowdfund Sunderland by highlighting projects that have benefitted from the scheme.
Leaders call for more support while welcoming cautious approach to easing of lockdown
The government's announcement of a cautious approach to easing lockdown is sensible but it needs to be kept under constant review