Council news

Presenting medals at this summer's World Transplant Games' swimming and ten pin bowling events in Sunderland will be a bittersweet moment for Karen Robson.

Exciting new leisure developments and more activities and events could be in store for Sunderland city centre, in a developing vision being led by the council.

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Notice of Election.

People are encouraged to register online in advance by Sunday 23 June to guarantee their event T-shirt and goodie bag.

A commemorative service was held at the war memorial in Burdon Road for the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings (6 June).

Ha'way the Lasses is the good luck message to the seven players in the England squad in the Women's World Cup who came through the ranks of girls and women's football in Sunderland.

Sunderland's Climate Emergency Declaration is a commitment to reducing carbon emissions and pollution, to help create a 'greener, cleaner' living environment.

National Volunteers Week (1-7 June) is annual recognition of the contribution volunteers make to life in their communities throughout the year.

More than 50,000 music fans are expected at the Stadium of Light for the Spice Girls concert on June 6, with businesses in the city preparing to welcome our guests.

Sunderland seaside could become home to a stunning new leisure hub, as part of a wider plan to regenerate the area.