2025 news archive

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.

Highway works to help improve road, pedestrian and cycling safety, and support ongoing developments at Riverside Sunderland, are getting underway.

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.

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.

Ongoing plans to help restore and enhance the natural environment and continue lowering the city's carbon footprint are being considered by the City Council's Cabinet.

The search is on to find Sunderland's best and brightest young people.

Service personnel and veterans will join the Mayor of Sunderland as the city pays its respects at the annual Remembrance Service and Parade on Sunday 9 November.

A £13m new primary school is being built.

Sunderland City Council has announced that two of the three distinctive business pods at Roker have now been leased to local organisations, completing the site's occupancy alongside the already thriving Emmy's Coffee.

As Bonfire Night approaches, Sunderland City Council is urging residents to help keep their families and their neighbourhoods safe by following important safety guidance around bonfires, fireworks, and anti-social behaviour.