


Councillors welcome move to improve security measures
A decision by the Government to improve security measures for local councillors and clamp down on abuse has been welcomed by councillors who campaigned for the changes. Cllr Claire Rowntree, deputy leader of Sunderland Labour Group, raised a motion at January’s Full...
Councillors cheer blue plaque for former headteacher
A group of Sunderland Labour councillors are celebrating after a blue plaque was secured to pay homage to a headteacher who played a key role in saving Washington Old Hall.

Labour councillors deliver first Elemore festival for Hetton
A passionate group of Sunderland Labour councillors have delivered a day of family fun and celebration at a recently opened country park.

Help us save Fulwell’s last bank!
A petition to save a popular Sunderland bank from closure has reached over 400 signatures in just over three weeks.
Conservative Ryhope councillor joins Sunderland Labour Group
Ryhope councillor Usman Ali has today (22nd March) announced that he will be leaving the Conservative group and will now sit as a Labour councillor on Sunderland City Council.