2021 news archive

He took over the ceremonial chains of office from the former Mayor, Councillor David Snowdon, and his wife and ward councillor for Washington Central, Cllr Dianne Snowdon.

A Sunderland headteacher has spoken of his delight after 'life-changing' plans for a new school building were approved by the city council.

Work has started to remove social distancing barriers which were placed along some of Sunderland's busiest streets as part of Covid restrictions.

As part of UN Road Safety Week (17-23 May), Sunderland residents are invited to come along to the ScootSafe event between 1 and 5pm on Tuesday 18 May to get more information about the scooters and try them out.

Drivers are reminded of weekend road closures as the South Sunderland Growth Area works take another step forward.

Sunderland's beautiful beaches are flying the flags after being awarded the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards.

Closures are scheduled for two of Sunderland's bridges in coming weeks.

Monday marks a major step forward in the ongoing battle with the pandemic.

Sunderland City Council has secured its first closure order on a property in Roker.

Drivers are reminded of upcoming road closures this weekend as the South Sunderland Growth Area works take another step forward.