Council news - Sunderland City Council

Sunderland beaches named amongst the best in the country

Sunderland's ever popular Roker and Seaburn beaches have been named among the best in the country in the 2025 Seaside Awards.

England awaits era-defining tournament as new Women's Rugby World Cup Trophy unveiled and further tickets released

- Government, host locations and teams celebrate 100 days to go to Women's Rugby World Cup 2025's opening match in Sunderland

'Good' rating for adult care services

Adult Social Care services have a 'Good' rating and an overall score of 75 from inspectors.

Major resurfacing works

Please be advised, there's major highways resurfacing works coming for Roker, Seaburn and Dame Dorothy Street.

A guide identifying incidents most likely to impact our region has been published. Please read the Community Risk Register which includes lots of handy tips on how you and your community can prepare and respond.

Court bill for verbally abusing City Council staff and Northumbria Police officers

Fines and court costs of more than £1,000 each after verbally abusing and threatening officers.

First event on refurbished Silksworth Athletic Track

Silksworth Athletics Track has hosted its first event since its £230,000 refurbishment.

Dog Exclusion Zones in force from Thursday 1 May

Residents are being reminded that dog exclusion zones come back in force on Sunderland beaches from the beginning of May.

Park Improvements Complete

Improvements to Houghton's popular Rectory Park, which got underway last year are now complete.

Keel Square gets ready to host a street party for Sunderland's shared celebrations for the 80th Anniversary of VE Day

Residents are being invited to join in a moment of celebration when Sunderland marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday 8 May.

See the latest exciting plans for Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens' redevelopment

People are being invited to see the latest exciting plans for the redevelopment of Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens at two drop-in events next week.

Retired GP completes 88-mile challenge to raise money for Derwent Hill

A retired GP and celebrated fell runner has successfully completed an 88-mile run from Keswick to Sunderland to raise money for Derwent Hill, the outdoor activity and education centre that profoundly impacted her life during her challenging teenage years.