Council news

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.

Silksworth Athletics Track has hosted its first event since its £230,000 refurbishment.

Residents are being reminded that dog exclusion zones come back in force on Sunderland beaches from the beginning of May.

Improvements to Houghton's popular Rectory Park, which got underway last year are now complete.

Residents are being invited to join in a moment of celebration when Sunderland marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday 8 May.