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Labour leader vows to protect hardworking residents from council tax rise
Sunderland’s Labour leader has vowed to ‘take every step possible to ensure vulnerable residents and those living hand-to-mouth are not plunged into further financial hardship’ by council tax rises he said have been ‘forced by Government’.
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.
Sunderland Labour Group rejects 12pc pay rise for all councillors
Sunderland Labour Group will turn down a proposed pay rise for all council members, with the basic allowance set to remain unchanged for a ninth consecutive year.
Too many lives have already been lost – Labour leader slams PM
Sunderland's Labour leader has slammed the Prime Minister for putting politics before people and believes lives have been lost because of the Government’s delay in imposing a national lockdown. Councillor Graeme Miller, leader of Sunderland City Council, said that...
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.
Petition prompts speed limit review of busy Sunderland road
A problem road that has been the site of scores of major accidents in Sunderland is set to have its speed limit reduced after a petition was lodged by local Labour councillors.
Tributes to fallen heroes in Southwick
A poignant tribute to fallen heroes has been installed in Southwick, after hardworking local councillors fought for a fitting memorial.
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.
Road improvement works accelerate after years of campaigning
Councillor Patricia Smith, Labour councillor for Silksworth, has fought for almost a decade to tackle problem parking on Silksworth Lane, opposite Silksworth Ski Slope and Sports Complex.
Community-run foodbank opens its doors
A Sunderland councillor has praised her kind hearted community and local football club after a huge team effort led to the launch of a much-needed community foodbank.