Council news

Ha'way the lads - landmarks lit to mark Wembley play-off

The RNLI have once again been commissioned to provide Sunderland's beaches with a lifeguard service at Seaburn, Roker and Cat and Dog Beaches this summer.

A live screening of Sunderland AFC's play-off final against Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium will be shown on the Expo Pavilion Screen in Keel Square this Saturday 24 May.

Sunderland's new Mayor and Mayoress were officially sworn in at the meeting of full council yesterday (Wednesday 21 May).

Residents across Sunderland are being invited to join a packed schedule of family fun at the Ford and Downhill Football Hubs this May half term. This is part of the city's commitment to promoting active lifestyles for all ages and abilities.

Residents across Sunderland are being urged to act responsibly and never place batteries or battery-operated devices in their household waste or recycling bins, following a recent fire suspected to have been caused by a damaged battery.

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

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

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

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.

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