SUNDERLAND Labour Group has labelled the Lib Dems ‘weak and ineffective’ and accused the party of abandoning the people who voted them in, after a ward councillor stepped down with less than a year’s service. Lynn Appleby was elected as a Liberal Democrat to...
Sunderland Labour has slammed the Lib Dems for failing to support fire service jobs in Tyne and Wear. Tyne and Wear Fire & Rescue Service has been under increasing pressure to cut jobs, as the onslaught of Tory imposed cuts continues to threaten their...
SUNDERLAND Labour Group has condemned Government plans to change a funding formula that they believe will ‘benefit rich southern councils at the expense of poorer northern councils’. Councillor Graeme Miller, leader of Sunderland City Council, has criticised ‘in the...
It is with sadness that we mark the passing of former Sunderland City Council Leader, Councillor Bob Symonds. Bob worked hard for our city both as a councillor and as council leader. He was a proud member of the Labour Party, well known in Castle Ward and a popular...
SUNDERLAND Labour has condemned the Liberal Democrats and Others Group for failing to fill their allocated seats on the Children, Education and Skills Scrutiny Committee. Following last May’s local elections the Lib Dem & Others Group was allocated one seat on...
SUNDERLAND Labour Group has announced Councillor Graeme Miller as its new leader. The Washington South councillor, who previously held a portfolio position with responsibility for Health, Housing and Adult Services, has taken the reins from Cllr Harry Trueman. Cllr...
