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Labour renews calls for the Metro to be expanded across Sunderland
Campaigners calling for the Tyne & Wear Metro to be expanded throughout Sunderland have called on the Government to ‘put its money where its mouth is.’
Campaigners secure lifesaving equipment for popular park
A campaign by a local councillor and charity to install life-saving equipment within a popular Sunderland park has paid off.
Councillor slams decision to build on Nature Reserve despite planning rejection
The Conservative Government has been accused of ‘failing the people of Sunderland’ after a developer was allowed to build a 5G mast on a city beauty spot, despite planning being denied.
Councillor urges Aldi to consider Hendon
Cllr Michael Mordey, Labour councillor for Hendon Ward, has emailed Aldi to urge them to include the area in its store expansion initiative.
North East conference to celebrate workers’ rights and the Labour movement
People interested in political history are being offered the chance to attend a one-off conference charting the history of the Labour movement.
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.
Troubled Lib Dems left red-faced as councillors flee to Labour
The Liberal Democrats have become one of the shortest-lived opposition parties in the history of local politics, after three councillors left the party in as many weeks.
Sunderland Labour proposes annual Key Worker celebration
Labour councillors in Sunderland have set out plans to pay tribute to the efforts and sacrifices of key workers in the city.
Labour leader condemns Government for ‘putting children at risk’
Sunderland’s Labour Group has condemned the Government for ‘knowingly putting children at risk’ amid a safety crisis impacting thousands of schoolchildren nationally, and forcing more than 100 schools to close.