2021 news archive
City Way dualling begins
Supporting new housing with highways improvements in south and east Sunderland.
Virtual visiting project helps fight loneliness
Sunderland City Council's community rehabilitation team are working alongside the University of Sunderland to connect Occupational Therapy degree students with customers in Farmborough Court Intermediate Care Service.
Landmarks to be lit as a mark of respect to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Landmarks and lighting features across Sunderland will be lit purple on Saturday evening as a mark of respect for His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.
Sunderland targeted Covid Champions programme supports local projects
Sunderland City Council is highlighting projects that will be supported through the new targeted Covid Champions programme.
SARA Project begins engagement on vacant Cato Street land
Southwick schoolchildren are having a say in what happens in their area, as a local partnership begins plans for Cato Street.
Council gets tougher on anti social behaviour
Tougher restrictions aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour across Sunderland come into force at the beginning of May.
Recipe book offers new hope for life after Covid
A new recipe book aimed at helping people who have lost their sense of taste following Covid is set to be distributed to 3,000 residents across Sunderland in a collaboration between the City Council and award-winning chef Ryan Riley.
New Local Testing Site for Washington
Washington now has its own walk-through test site to help improve access to Covid 19 testing for those with symptoms.
Football Welcomes All
Amnesty International's football focused campaign on welcoming refugees is being supported across the city.
Tribute: HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Union Flags are flying at half-mast at Sunderland Civic Centre, Hylton Castle and the Port of Sunderland as a mark of respect for His Royal Highness Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh.