Council news

Easington Lane is the latest location in Sunderland for an affordable food hub, offering weekly groceries at a fraction of high street prices.

People are being asked their views on plans to develop of a network of family hubs to provide additional help and support to families across Sunderland.

A total of 210 trees have been planted at Bunnyhill as part of a drive to improve the environment for local wildlife.

The countdown is on for the new community-run cafe and garden centre at Hetton's newly transformed Elemore Country Park as it gets ready to open its doors to the public.

Leaders from across the North East have issued their thanks to everyone who has taken part in a consultation into a £4.2bn devolution deal for the region.

More than £740,000 is being invested into transforming Southwick's Thompson Park into an active park.

Sunderland's striking new city centre footbridge is set to advance, with Cabinet expected to approve proposals at a meeting this week [March 16].

The Commonwealth Flag was raised at City Hall on Monday 13 March to celebrate Commonwealth Day.

A motorcycle has been seized after a drone was used to tackle motorcycle disorder in the north area of Sunderland.

Thanks for their 'significant contributions to the wellbeing and community spirit of Sunderland'.

Demolition work that will pave the way for new homes in Pennywell is underway.

A new reuse shop, which has saved more than 9 tonnes of treasured household items, clothing, toys and more from going to energy from waste in its first few weeks, has been officially opened at Sunderland's Household Waste and Recycling Centre.(HWRC)