2021 news archive
Updating Holmeside for all
Details on improvements for bus passengers, pedestrians and drivers using Holmeside in Sunderland city centre are being finalised.
Investing, improving and maintaining our highways
More than 200 Sunderland highways and transport projects are ready to get the green light.
City Council opens book of Solidarity for Ukraine
An online Book of Solidarity has been set up to allow Sunderland residents to express their support for the people of Ukraine.
Sunderland celebrates Commonwealth Day 2022
The commonwealth flag is flying at City Hall today and landmarks will be lit up in blue and yellow this evening to mark Commonwealth Day 2022.
Enjoy a cracking day out this Easter
Families can look forward to an egg-stra special day out when Active Sunderland Easter Family Fun takes place at Herrington Country Park next month.
£90,000 investment in Keeping Hetton Active
Sunderland City Council is investing almost £90,000 to help people in Hetton to be more active.
Electric vehicle revolution coming to Sunderland!
Drivers of electric vehicles will soon be able to rely on public charging points across Sunderland.
Residents fined as council clamps down on littering
More people have been fined for littering Sunderland's streets, including a woman ordered to pay £455 after being spotted throwing a not-so-lucky scratch card into the middle of the road at Southwick Cemetery last June.
New and improved play parks
Work is now complete on three new play areas across Coalfields area of the city.
Budget backed and agreed
A budget to continue work on a more dynamic, healthy and vibrant city has been agreed.