2022 news archive

Sunderland is in the spotlight today as the city's sustainably agenda is being discussed at a COP27 event.

Sunderland is remembering people who have been killed in acts of anti-transgender violence today, ahead of Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), which takes place on Sunday 20 November.

Sunderland motorists are being reminded to consider vulnerable road users as part of national Road Safety Week.

The number of workers earning the Real Living Wage in Sunderland could triple over the next three years under plans announced today by the City Council in partnership with the Living Wage Foundation and major city employers.

As part of the ongoing construction works for the proposed A690 Cycleway, Sunderland City Council will commence works on the footpath between 'The Mill PH (B1260) & Four Lane Ends/North Rd roundabout (B1284).

The Ryhope Doxford Link Road, now known as Rotary Road, has reached another key milestone with the completion of a new Non-Motorised User (NMU) bridge.

Sunderland City Council and SAFC have welcomed today's decision by the FA to include the city and the club in the shortlisted cities and stadia in the Preliminary Bid Dossier submission for the UK and Ireland's bid to host UEFA EURO 28.

The countdown to Christmas is underway in Sunderland, with lights being switched on in neighbourhoods all over the city.

Sunderland City Council's preparations for wintry weather are underway

Service personnel and veterans from across the city joined the Mayor of Sunderland, Councillor Alison Smith, when the city paid its respects at the annual Remembrance Parade and Service at the War Memorial in Burdon Road this morning.