2021 news archive
Call to continue acting responsibly as city records highest ever rate
Sunderland's Director of Public Health is calling on people to continue acting responsibly and to get double jabbed following the Government decision to move to step 4 of the roadmap.
Sunderland announced as host city for the Tour Series
Sunderland city centre is making final preparations to play host to the second round of the Tour Series professional cycling on Tuesday 10 August. The Tour Series is a fun, fast and free spectator event that returns for its 12th edition this August.
Council enlists junior road safety officers to champion safer parking around schools
A Road Safety education campaign kicked off today (14 July) at Usworth Colliery Primary School in Washington.
We all have a part to play in keeping region safe as restrictions are lifted
The Government has confirmed it will proceed with taking the next step on the Roadmap out of lockdown, with most restrictions set to be lifted next week.
Sunderland school meals go green
SUNDERLAND City Council has become the first local authority caterer to achieve the Soil Association's Green Kitchen Standard.
Sunderland central station to be transformed - stunning plans unveiled as city council leads central station upgrade
Transformational plans to revamp Sunderland's central train station are full steam ahead, with a £26m boost that will 'give Sunderland the rail station it deserves'.
Continue to be careful as restrictions are lifted
Throughout the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, our communities, businesses and residents have had to cope with countless changes to their lives.
Search is on for budding apprentices
Budding apprentices keen to grow their careers in Sunderland are being encouraged to apply for a bunch of roles on offer in the City Council's busy Local Services team.
Let's be responsible in living with Covid
The changes to Covid-19 restrictions announced on Monday mean we will all have to learn to live with the virus, but we still have a duty to do so responsibly.
Remembering Srebrenica
Sunderland City Council will join communities across the world in the annual, international commemoration of the Bosnian Genocide in Srebrenica.