2026 news archive
On-street charging hubs
Fifteen more on-street charging hubs for electric vehicles (EVs) are being readied for a switch-on by the City Council.
More Sunderland mams breastfeeding as city support grows
More Sunderland mothers are now breastfeeding than ever before, with breastfeeding rates at 6-8 weeks up from 33.4% in 2023/24 to 37.3% in 2024/25.
Work underway on innovative children's care home
Work is underway to convert a former West Boldon farm house into an innovative children's home.
Awards honour Sunderland's most remarkable young people
Sunderland's most talented, dedicated, and caring young people have been celebrated at an awards ceremony in the city.
New 'Blossom' programme encourages Sunderland to get outdoors this spring
Sunderland City Council is launching its first local Blossom programme, part of the National Trust's longstanding national Blossom initiative that encourages people to get outside and enjoy nature as spring arrives.
Join the citywide clean up for the Great British Spring Clean
The Great British Spring Clean is officially underway in Sunderland, and residents are being encouraged to get involved to help keep communities clean, green, and litter-free.
Let's give the warmest welcome to the Longest Ride
People are being encouraged to turn out to give a warm Mackem welcome to BBC Radio 1's Greg James when he arrives in Sunderland tomorrow on day six of his mammoth 'Greg James' Longest Ride' challenge for Red Nose Day.
Partnership expands access to fair and affordable finance
North East credit union NEFirst is launching its services in Sunderland to help residents access affordable financial services.
Bringing support closer to home for Sunderland Families
Sunderland families are being given more opportunities to access advice and support at convenient locations and times across the city.
Sunderland partnering with Sport England to get more people active
Sunderland has received funding from Sport England to boost levels of physical activity among those in greatest need, from the most inactive communities.
£0.5m additional funding secured towards redevelopment of Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
Ambitious plans to redevelop Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens have moved a step closer - thanks to a £500,000 grant from the Wolfson Foundation.
Tunstall Hope Road closed for second major clean-up as litter levels quadruple
Tunstall Hope Road in Sunderland was temporarily closed on Wednesday 4 February to allow Sunderland City Council's Environmental Services team to carry out a large-scale litter pick and verge tidy, following a sharp rise in waste being thrown from passing vehicles.
