Dog Exclusion Zones Return to Sunderland Beaches This May
Residents and visitors in Sunderland are being reminded that seasonal dog exclusion zones will return to local beaches from Friday 1 May 2026. Restrictions will...
Sunderland Gift Card Boosts Local Economy with £500k in Sales
The Sunderland Gift Card has reached a new milestone, with its contribution to the local economy now exceeding £500,000 in sales. The scheme was launched...
Adopt Coast to Coast Celebrates Five Years of Changing Lives in Durham and Sunderland
Adopt Coast to Coast, the Regional Adoption Agency for County Durham and Sunderland, is celebrating its fifth anniversary this April, marking five years of...
Sunderland Launches First E-Cargo Bike to Boost Sustainable City Services
A new vehicle will soon be seen on the streets of Sunderland as part of the city’s ongoing push towards sustainability and greener travel. Sunderland...
Sunderland Secures Sport England Funding to Boost Community Activity
Sunderland has secured funding from Sport England to help increase physical activity levels among people who need it most, particularly in the city’s least...
How Families in Sunderland Can Navigate Separation and Divorce
Separation and divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when decisions affect your home life, finances, and children. Families across Sunderland face these changes every year,...
Sunderland Approves Five-Year Healthy Weight Strategy to Improve Public Health
Sunderland’s Health and Wellbeing Board has approved a new five-year strategy aimed at helping residents lead healthier lives. The Sunderland Healthy Weight Strategy 2026–2031 has...
Sunderland Council Partners with NEFirst to Tackle Financial Exclusion
North East credit union NEFirst is expanding into Sunderland to help residents access affordable financial services. Sunderland City Council is working in partnership with NEFirst...
More Sunderland Mothers Breastfeeding Thanks to Local Support
More mothers in Sunderland are now breastfeeding than ever before, with rates at 6–8 weeks rising from 33.4% in 2023/24 to 37.3% in 2024/25. Sunderland...
Community Litter Picks Launch Across Sunderland for Great British Spring Clean
The Great British Spring Clean is now underway in Sunderland, with residents encouraged to get involved and help keep communities clean, green and litter-free. Organised...