2024 news archive
City Council scoops gold for its support for the Armed Forces

Sunderland City Council has scooped gold for its support for the Armed Forces.
Panto stars to join Christmas switch on
Panto stars will be adding to the magic when Sunderland switches on its Christmas Lights next week. Panto
Sniffer dogs help seize £14k of illegal tobacco

Specially trained sniffer dogs have helped Sunderland City Council's Trading Standards seize a haul of illegal cigarettes with a street value of £14k from retail premises in the city.
Giving babies the best start in life

Parents and carers in Sunderland are being encouraged to sign up for free sessions of baby massage and baby first aid as the city celebrates National Baby Week (14-20 November)
Second Easington Lane fly-tipping seizure

A second vehicle suspected of being used for fly-tipping in Easington Lane has been seized.
Sunderland Remembers

Service personnel and veterans from across the city joined the Mayor of Sunderland, Councillor Allison Chisnall, when the city paid its respects at the annual Remembrance Parade and Service at the War Memorial in Burdon Road.
False injury claim leads to big legal bill

AN East Rainton grandmother has been ordered by a judge to pay almost £20,000 after making a fraudulent personal injury against Sunderland City Council.
City Council Sunderland Fuel Fund for pensioners

Thousands of pensioners are to receive automatic payments of £200 or £300 from the City Council's Sunderland Fuel Fund (SFF).
Supporting the real Living Wage

'More money going into the local economy and fewer residents earning poverty pay.'
Sunderland Remembrance Service and Parade

Service personnel and veterans from across the city will join the Mayor of Sunderland, Councillor Allison Chisnall, when the city pays its respects at the annual Remembrance Parade and Service at the War Memorial in Burdon Road on Sunday 10 November.