Leader's blog - archive 2012

Below are links to all of the Leader's blogs written in 2012

• Leader's Blog - Tuesday 10 January 2012

  The Leader talks about how the city is well-placed in its bid to host the world's first Green Investment Bank.

• Leader's Blog - Wednesday 25 January 2012

  In this blog, the Leader talks about the passing of Sir Tom Cowie and how the Sunderland spirit he exemplified lives on.

• Leader's Blog - Wednesday 8 February 2012

  In this blog, the Leader talks about the launch of The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations and how you can get involved.

• Leader's Blog - Wednesday 22 February 2012

  In this blog, the Leader talks about how the city has renewed its Friendship Agreement with Washington DC and some of the benefits this has brought.

• Leader's Blog - Thursday 15 March 2012

  In this blog, the Leader talks about more good news coming out of Nissan in Sunderland.

• Leader's Blog - Thursday 24 May 2012

  In his latest blog, the Leader welcomes this year's civic Mayoral team, and talks about the ways you can have your say about what happens in the city.

• Leader's Blog - Thursday 31 May 2012

  In his latest blog, the Leader speaks of the success of the visit of HMS Ocean and the Freedom of the City Parade and looks forward to the events happening around the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebration this weekend.

• Leader's Blog - Thursday 7 June 2012

  In this blog, the Leader speaks of how everyone seems to have enjoyed the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebration and looks forward to a busy month of events from concerts at the Stadium of Light, the Proms Picnic, the arrival of the Olympic Torch and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Tattoo.

• Leader's Blog - Tuesday 19 June 2012

  In this blog, the Leader talks about the Olympic Torch events and the special service at Sunderland Minster for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

• Leader's Blog - Tuesday 10 July 2012

  In this blog, the Leader talks about the Queen's visit and how to get tickets for the Diamond Jubilee Exhibition.

• Leader's Blog - Thursday 26 July 2012

  In this blog, the Leader talks about the Queen's visit, the airshow and how we are investing in Sunderland's future.

• Leader's Blog - Thursday 9 August 2012

  In this blog, the Leader talks about the Olympics and how they have inspired us to be more active.

• Leader's Blog - Monday 10 September 2012

  In this blog, the Leader talks about how the State of the City event will help shape the city's future.

• Leader's Blog - Thursday 20 September 2012

  In this blog, the Leader talks about the State of the City event and the importance of your questions, views and comments.

• Leader's Blog - Monday 15 October 2012

  In this blog, the Leader talks about the short film 'I Have the Right' and the role that Farringdon Community Sports College played in its making.

• Leader's Blog - Friday 26 October 2012

  In this blog, the Leader talks about his visits and meetings throughout the city's 25 wards and in particular his visit to Doxford ward with it's community spirit, 'taking ownership' and building strong and trusting relationships.

• Leader's Blog - Thursday 8 November 2012

  In this blog, the Leader talks about the 'City Deal' and the city's 'Economic Masterplan'.

• Leader's Blog - Monday 26 November 2012

  In this blog, the Leader talks about how we are working with emergency services to minimise travel disruption during the heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding.

• Leader's Blog - Wednesday 5 December 2012

  In this blog, the Leader talks about the wintry weather and Christmas events.

• Leader's Blog - Monday 20 December 2012

  In this blog, the Leader thanks everyone for their support in 2012 and wishes you a merry Christmas and a happy new year.