Council news

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.

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.

Bird and poultry keepers in Sunderland are being urged to do their bit to help control the spread of bird flu.

A children's home in Sunderland has once again been recognised as Outstanding by Ofsted following an inspection in February 2025.

Sunderland's most inspiring, driven and creative young people have been celebrated at an awards ceremony in the city.

Paula Radcliffe's Families on Track relay event is returning to Silksworth on Sunday 13 April from 1pm.

Plans for new football and basketball facilities in Southwick to help tackle inequalities in access to sport are taking a step closer to being delivered.

Sunderland venues are signing up to support breastfeeding mothers and their families through the Breastfeeding Friendly Sunderland Pledge.

Communities across Sunderland are coming together for a shared moment of celebration for VE Day's 80th anniversary.

A 12 week programme of repairs for Sunderland's storm damaged Roker Pier is due to begin at the end of this month.

Plans to create a carnival atmosphere around this summer's opening match of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 in Sunderland have been unveiled by the City Council.

Sunderland is looking forward to another year of BIG events, with opportunities throughout the year for people to get physically active at the same time as having fun.