Council news

Car parking at one of Sunderland's most popular parks is being boosted with new spaces for 90 more vehicles

The Women's Rugby World Cup trophy will be the star attraction at Sunderland AFC's pre-match fan zone next month.

Residents and visitors to Sunderland are being urged to stay alert after fake QR codes were placed on two City Council car park payment machines.

A Sunderland resident has been left with a court bill of nearly £1,000 after being caught on CCTV fly-tipping household waste and three sofas at the rear of his property.

Residents are reminded to sign-up before Friday 28 February to guarantee receiving all 17 fortnightly collections between March and November 2025.

The sensory room, which is part of the country park's ongoing transformation and commitment to accessibility, is free to use 7 days a week with no pre-booking required.

Pedestrian flows and safety improvements at St Mary's Boulevard.

Sunderland City Council has signed up to Unison's Anti-Racism Charter as part of its ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce.

A Sunderland Minster service is marking Holocaust Memorial Day on Monday 27 January.

Sunderland City Council has teamed up with Everyone Active to offer four week EA membership vouchers to smokers who set a quit date with the stop smoking service in Sunderland.

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The first of 10 new potentially life-saving bleed kits has been installed in Sunderland following the visit of the Knife Angel to the city earlier this year.