Council news

Vehicles involved in fly-tipping could be seized as the council looks at new powers.

Repairs to seafront defences and piers after March's storms could be starting soon.

How about a BIG bike ride?

A road safety campaigner who used her own personal family tragedy to warn others has been honoured with the British Empire Medal.

The final restoration work can now finally begin at Fullwell Mill

There is something to suit all ages and interests at Sunderland Museum, Library and Winter Gardens

Local residents and businesses are being invited to come along to an event on Monday 9 April to find out more about Bishopwearmouth Conservation Area, and the recent Townscape Heritage bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund including plans to improve Town Park.

If you are not registered to vote you have until Tuesday 17 April.

The £4.5M cultural heritage partnership between Sunderland City Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund with support from English Heritage, will restore The castle and its grounds to the heart of community life as a visitor and learning centre

There is cross-party support at the City Council about the growing financial crisis in local government.