2021 news archive

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.

Sunderland City Council has released drone footage of some of the historic scenic areas of the city.

The ongoing construction of a new dual carriageway has provided local training opportunities with the council's Infrastructure and Commercial team.

E-scooters are being trialled for a safe, socially-distanced and sustainable way to get around.

We're here to help - that's the message going out to Sunderland residents who have been added to the list of those advised to shield following a change in Government guidance.

Residents have been given more time to provide their views on plans to strengthen city-wide enforcement powers on a range of anti-social behaviour issues.

"Following the most difficult year many of us have ever faced, news of the first 15 million of the most vulnerable people in the United Kingdom receiving their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine is incredibly welcome.

An update for if your bin collection was disrupted by the icy weather.

New vehicle activated speed signs are now operational across the North, Washington and Coalfield areas of the city.

Sunderland's Director of Public Health is urging people to redouble their efforts to stop Covid from spreading as case numbers in the city remain stubbornly high.