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Council’s adult care and support receives plaudits
Leaders at Sunderland City Council are celebrating after the authority received national acclaim for the quality of its adult care and support provision.
Sunderland to London rail extension confirmed by Government
The UK Government has confirmed an extension of the Grand Central rail service connecting Sunderland to London.
Police investment welcomed by local councillors
The deputy leader of Sunderland Labour Group has welcomed a pledge by the Government to bolster Northumbria Police with over 100 new officers.
Sunderland leader welcomes Labour Government’s funding boost of up to £20million for Washington
Sunderland’s Leader has welcomed news that Washington is set to receive up to £20 million of funding as part of the Labour government’s Plan for Neighbourhoods.
Residents invited to shape plans for key city road
Residents of Sunderland are being offered the chance to shape proposals to change one of the city’s busiest A-roads.
Labour tables motion to help young people in care
The Labour Group in Sunderland has tabled a motion calling for greater support for young people in care.
Town feast to be ‘biggest and best in decades’
Organisers of an ancient festival dating back to the 1200’s are anticipating this year’s event to be the biggest in decades.
Toddler’s inspiring campaign receives council backing
Calls by a Sunderland family for organ donation awareness to be added to the national curriculum have been backed by a senior city councillor.
Labour calls extraordinary council meeting
Sunderland Labour Group has called an extraordinary council meeting following Friday’s [2 Aug] devastating events. Cllr Kelly Chequer, deputy leader, has invited all serving city councillors to an emergency meeting at City Hall next Wednesday [14 Aug]. Top of the...
Sunderland’s new leader pledges to build on city success
Sunderland’s new council leader has committed to build on the city’s success, setting out a vision in which no one and no community will be left behind.