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Planned System Maintenance - Limited Service

Sunderland City Council will be carrying out planned system maintenance from 12 noon on Friday 5th June until 7am on Tuesday 9th June. During this period, we will only be able to respond to urgent enquiries. If your enquiry is not urgent, please contact us before or after these times when full services will be available. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.

2024 news archive

Let there be lights

Media team , 31 October 2024 11:27

Sunderland's countdown to Christmas is about to get underway.

Seized for suspected fly-tipping

Media team , 31 October 2024 09:31

A vehicle suspected of being involved in fly-tipping has been seized.

Community spirit blossoms in Mowbray Park

Media team , 25 October 2024 15:18

A new community garden has opened in Sunderland's historic Mowbray Park.

Congratulations to Washington in Bloom volunteers!

Media team , 25 October 2024 12:47

Washington Village in Bloom volunteers are celebrating after the village was named the overall winner in the Village category at the Britain in Bloom Awards 2024.

Festival of Light gets off to a dazzling start

Media team , 25 October 2024 11:15

Children have enjoyed a sneak peak of the Mowbray Park Festival of Light.

England v USA Women's Rugby World Cup opener fantastic news for Sunderland

Media team , 22 October 2024 12:55

'Fantastic news for the city'

Cutting-edge 'immersive classroom' unveiled at Ryhope Junior School

Media team , 21 October 2024 13:38

A brand-new immersive classroom incorporating virtual reality (VR) and tools for interactive learning, has been opened at Ryhope Junior School thanks to £50,000 investment from Together for Children (TfC).

Sunderland Festival of Light - everything you need to know

Media team , 18 October 2024 14:24

Stunning light projections created by international visual artists, a spectacular starscape and a giant glitterball are among the dazzling lighting installations visitors can enjoy when Sunderland Festival of Light opens next Friday.

New Chief Executive at Together for Children and Children's Services director.

Media team , 17 October 2024 16:55

A new Chief Executive at Together for Children (TfC) and director of Children's Services has been appointed.

Partnership recognised for work to support Sunderland's Armed Forces

Media team , 18 October 2024 09:20

Sunderland's Armed Forces Partnership (AFP) is celebrating winning a prestigious award for supporting the city's Armed Forces community.