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Councillor vows to restore disused community hub to its ‘former glory’
A city councillor has vowed to breathe new life into a once popular community centre at the heart of her ward.
Monster incinerator decision adjourned
The review of a decision to refuse planning consent for what has been described by Sunderland Labour Group as a ‘monster incinerator’ on land in Washington has been deferred, after applicant Rolton Kilbridge and Sunderland City Council agreed – mutually - to explore...
Burn Inn lights upgrade
For years, the Burn Inn traffic lights have caused misery for motorists, and, more importantly, posed a real danger for people crossing the busy A182 and Gillas Lane.
Councillor delivers on traffic promise
A Labour councillor is driving though changes that will keep the city’s roads safer, after winning a third battle against problem drivers in as many months.
Speeders put on school crossing go-slow
A Sunderland councillor has boosted school crossing safety measures by putting the brakes on speeding drivers. Labour’s Sandhill ward councillor, Debra Waller, has claimed a victory for the community in an 18-month campaign to slow traffic passing Broadway Junior...
School pupil is top of the Christmas card list
A local school pupil has finished top of her class after winning a competition to design a Christmas card that will be posted out to thousands of homes.
Labour makes move to cut Special Allowances
Sunderland's Labour Group is set to slash Councillor allowances, in a move that will save more than £140k, all of which will be fed back into front line services. Sunderland City Council leader, Councillor Graeme Miller, who heads up the city’s ruling Labour Group,...
Resident views sought on parking plans…
THE people of High Barnes have the opportunity to bring calm back to streets currently clogged with problem parkers. Cllr Rebecca Atkinson, Sunderland City Council portfolio holder for housing and regeneration, has for years petitioned for more controlled parking in...
Labour slams ‘hypocritical Tories’ over calls for more Bobbies on the beat
Sunderland Labour Group has accused the local Conservatives of ‘hypocrisy of the highest order’ after the party called for an increase in the number of police patrolling city streets. Conservative Councillor George Howe, who represents the city’s Fulwell Ward, has...
New bus route after councillor takes action
St Peter's residents will soon enjoy better connections, after a serving and former city councillor got on board with a campaign to secure an improved bus service for the area. Labour Councillor Julia Jackson, who represents the St Peter’s ward, and former colleague...