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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.

2025 news archive

Bird and poultry keepers urged to do their bit to help control the spread of bird flu

Media team , 11 April 2025 16:10

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

Local children's home achieves Outstanding Ofsted rating for the seventh time in a row

Media team , 09 April 2025 12:33

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

Sunderland shines a light on its young achievers

Media team , 08 April 2025 17:38

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

Sunderland gets ready for a fun family fitness day

Media team , 07 April 2025 16:03

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

Breastfeeding Friendly Sunderland

Media team , 07 April 2025 13:13

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

Repairing Roker Pier

Media team , 04 April 2025 09:36

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

Sunderland's VE Days 80th anniversary celebrations

Media team , 04 April 2025 12:04

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

Fan zones, fireworks and flags - plans unveiled for Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 extravaganza

Media team , 03 April 2025 12:34

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.

City gears up for another year of active events

Media team , 03 April 2025 08:45

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.

Join the city wide clean up for the Great British Spring Clean

Media team , 21 March 2025 15:14

Residents are being encouraged to join in the ongoing drive to make Sunderland cleaner and greener by taking part in the Great British Spring Clean.

Pool and gym solar switch-on

Media team , 24 March 2025 13:51

Heating for swimmers and gym users is now being boosted with solar panels.

Work on Ryhope supported housing scheme reaches key milestone

Media team , 17 March 2025 11:16

A new residential development on the site of the former St Cuthbert's Church in Ryhope has reached a key milestone.