Sunderland City Council2 days agoHow much is council tax rising in your area?Eight of the region's 14 authorities are imposing maximum 4.99% tax rises from April.2 days ago4 days agoSailor-supporting nun gets freedom of SunderlandSister Mary Scholastica is honoured for setting up a charity to offer sailors the comforts of home.4 days ago6 days agoInitial film studio plans were 'absolutely crazy'Plans for new film studios on the River Wear are hugely reduced as private funding evaporates.6 days ago8 days agoFootbridge is part of city's 'positive vibes'The opening of the footbridge has linked up Sunderland and boosted trade, businesses say. 8 days ago7 Mar 2026City spending £490,000 boosting access to natureSunderland City Council wants to improve people's health by encouraging them to go outside.7 Mar 20264 Mar 2026School relocation plan approved despite objectionsSt Patrick's Primary School is to be rebuilt on a field about 200m (660ft) from its existing site.4 Mar 20264 Mar 2026Community centre plans 'stalled by council'A charity claims Sunderland City Council has "stalled plans" to help transform a community centre. 4 Mar 20263 Mar 2026Thumbs down for monument site cafe planA council blocks plans due to concerns about highway safety and impact on the green belt.3 Mar 202625 Feb 2026Rejected student flats plans to be reviewedA government planning inspector will now decide whether the student accommodation can go ahead.25 Feb 2026...
