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Labour in move to protect hardworking families
Sunderland Labour Group is calling for an end to a fire-rehire culture that it claims is plunging families into financial turmoil.
Councillor connects charity to the city
A North East social initiative that equips people with ‘suit-able’ attire for interviews is supporting Sunderland residents, thanks to a hardworking city councillor.
Sunderland leader’s pride as city lands £1bn project
Sunderland City Council’s leader has spoken of his pride at the key enabling role the organisation has played in securing one of the most significant investments in the city in decades.
Southwick Community Centre reopens with new programme of events
Southwick Community Centre has reopened its doors for the first time since the start of the pandemic, launching a new programme of summer activities for residents.
Residents get on their bike after £30k boost for Sunderland park
Sunderland residents will be supported to get on their bike, thanks to a partnership that has delivered a £30,000 boost for Southwick.
Labour councillors lead charge to close problem building site
Labour councillors have welcomed the closure of a Silksworth building site, having led a campaign to tackle the problems it has created.
A reaction from the party to the local election last night
Whatever political colours they wear, anyone who stands to be a councillor takes a huge leap of faith, putting themselves in the hands of the electorate to be judged. We make no assumptions and take no seat for granted. We are grateful to everyone who put their faith...
Popular pub raises a glass to life-saving defibrillator
An award-winning Sunderland pub has raised a glass to a serving firefighter and prospective councillor, after he raised the funding required to install a life-saving defibrillator.
Tribute to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Sunderland’s Labour leader has paid tribute to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, following his death today, aged 99. Councillor Graeme Miller, leader of Sunderland City Council and the of the group, said the Duke was a remarkable man and an inspiration to many....
Mayoress joins fight against Covid 19
Sunderland’s mayoress is joining the fight to beat Covid 19, helping administer vaccines that are keeping the city’s residents safe.