Hetton councillors secure £250,000 to tackle crime
A pioneering programme devised by three councillors to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour has secured a £250,000 boost.
Labour welcomes green light for Houghton Colliery development
Houghton and Copt Hill Ward Labour councillors have welcomed the green light given to developers for a major new retail scheme in Houghton town centre.
Community praised for ‘incredible’ Covid Christmas response
A Sunderland community has been praised for its ‘incredible goodwill’ over the festive period after providing thousands of food packages, a Christmas parade, hundreds of toys and even Playstation gaming consoles for families in need.
Popular city park secures £200,000 funding boost
A recreational park at the heart of a Sunderland community is to be transformed after receiving almost a quarter of a million pounds in funding.
Labour leader pledges free school meals for vulnerable children
Sunderland Labour Group has praised the community’s kindness, and pledged that the city’s children will not go hungry this half term, after 322 MPs voted down a motion to provide free school meals during October holidays.