Politics

Plans to 'revive' ex-miners’ hall as new offices for driving school

CGI image of how the revamped Sunniside Social complex could look upon completion

Sunderland residents invited to have say on 'Sunniside Social' revamp

Site earmarked for 49 homes off Burdon Road in Sunderland's Doxford ward

Plans officially submitted for 49 new homes in Doxford area

Pepe's Piri Piri signage application lodged for former Harry's Game Shack site on corner of Fawcett Street and High Street West (June, 2025)

Pepe's Piri Piri signage bid - restaurant chain eyes city centre site

Plans submitted for 222 new homes at site in Washington

Plans submitted for huge new housing estate in Washington

Sunderland Conservative councillor resigns to sit as independent

CGI image of proposed council depot

Plans for new Coalfields council depot to be resubmitted

Rachel Reeves has promised that completing the restoration of the Tyne Bridge will be just the first step in fixing up the North East’s crumbling infrastructure.

Chancellor: we're going to fix North East’s crumbling infrastructure

An overturned lorry blocking the A19

Govt ministers to discuss improvements to two roundabouts on the A19

Crown Works Studios works to force council salt store relocation

New CCTV to deter 'illegal access' at South Pier in South Shields

Bunker Hill House, Bunker Hill, Sunderland

Empty, neglected and dangerous house will be torn down

Pigeons have shut the pedestrian bridge over St Mary's Way in Sunderland for weeks

Major update on Sunderland bridge forced to close because of pigeons

The newly named Keel Crossing in Sunderland

Chosen by people of Sunderland - City's newest landmark named

Traffic on the single-lane section of the A1 in Northumberland. Photo: NCJ Media.

Cash needed to end travel 'nightmare' as mayor backs roads upgrade

General view of Alice Street, Sunderland

Developers want empty house for more student housing
Plans for a new student accommodation development in a residential street have been submitted to Sunderland City Council.
Chris Binding

HMO plans submitted for three properties at Frederick Street, Sunderland

Terrace faces swap from offices and shops to housing with 20 bedrooms

Councillor Margaret Crosby in front of the Hastings Hill in Sunderland

This damaging project will mean we lose the best farmland and views

Back in October, 2022, Sunderland City Council’s Planning and Highways Committee approved plans for land west of Moorway

Housing developers are in last chance saloon as legal wrangle drags on

University of Sunderland’s demolition plans for North Shore building at St Peter's campus have been approved

End of an era as Sunderland uni nightclub to be demolished

Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, view from inside Mowbray Park

New era for landmark museum nears with huge redesign plans lodged

How the mosque will look

Update on plans for major new mosque near M55

Electric vehicle charging facilities proposed in Pennywell Shopping Centre car park

Rapidly expanding firm wants changes in shopping centre's car park

The Government says that thousands of children from struggling households had been missing out on free school meals

How to know if your family is eligible, as free school meals expanded

St Mary's RC Primary School, Sunderland

Sunderland school eyes expansion with new classroom and toilets

Apartment plans at 17 Norfolk Street, Sunderland refused by Sunderland City Council

Housing scheme blocked over tiny flats, bad daylight and poor design

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has announced a £14m funding package for safer and more sustainable travel.

£14m invested in EV charging, bus stops and making travel sustainable
The region’s bus shelters and Metro stations are set to be revamped or replaced as well as the installation of over 150 new electric vehicle (EV) charging points thanks to a proposed £13.92m investment.
Neil Fatkin

£1.8bn is going to be invested in the region's transport network.

Chancellor unveils £1.8b package to improve region's transport network

The Tyne & Wear Metro line is to be expanded to include Washington.

Game changing £900m Washington Metro line given the green light

Back in October, 2022, Sunderland City Council’s Planning and Highways Committee approved plans for land west of Moorway

Developers need more time for long-delayed new homes - again

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has vowed to expand the Metro to Washington and re-open the rest of the Leamside Line.

Washington Metro moves a step closer to reality as designers appointed

Plans for a huge 5G telecoms tower at Doxford International Business Park have been submitted to the council

Giant 5G mast taller than 10-storey block wanted to fix coverage gap

Root Power (North) Limited submits plan for new 'battery energy storage' facility on land near Foxcover Road, Sunderland

Major development near A19 could affect plethora of city homes

The funding could benefit hundreds of schools across the country

Huge investment into 'crumbling' schools - what it means for pupils

Together for Children, which provides children’s services on behalf of Sunderland City Council, lodges planning application for new ‘complex needs hub’ in Washington area

Plans lodged to turn house near Nissan into children's care home

Single mother landed with 20% rent increase calls for rent controls

I get angry the landlord can raise the rent with just a month’s notice

Kepier Hall, Houghton-le-Spring

Renovation approved to protect valuable and cherished landmark

Plans submitted for 30-bedroom 'co-living' development at former law offices site, Mowbray Villas in the Ashbrooke area of Sunderland

Victorian villas earmarked for state-of-the-art 30-bed shared house

Royal Navy, Army and RAF personnel have received a new above inflation pay rise, less than 12 months after a previous salary increase.

Dedicated armed forces personnel receive new above inflation pay rise

Councillor Allison Chisnall And Councillor Ehthesham Haque after Sunderland's new mayor was elected

Sunderland gets new mayor in powerful symbol of change after riots

Protestors outside of City Hall.

Save the Glass Centre campaigners stage protest outside of City Hall

Bungalows plan submitted for ex-Fox and Hounds pub site in the Hetton area

Bid to build new homes on site of demolished pub

New 20-metre-high telecoms mast proposed at site in Pennywell area

Plans lodged for new 5G phone mast near shopping centre and school

Plans to tackle trespasses and vandals abusing the Victoria Viaduct, which crosses the River Wear between Fatfield and Penshaw, have been approved

Viaduct plagued by vandals gets security overhaul after death warning

The design and access statement also outlines changes to the original plans following “investigation works” linked to the historic building

Facelift for Sunderland AFC's birthplace to improve look and security

Southmoor Academy, Ryhope Road, Sunderland

Sunderland school has big plans for disused caretaker’s house

North East mayor launches £118bn jobs and investment plan

Save the National Glass Centre have been campaigning since 2023

Save the National Glass Centre campaigners to gather at City Hall

Proposed site for new 'digital advertising display unit' at The Bridges shopping centre multi-storey car park, Sunderland

Curved digital ad screen coming to prominent spot at shopping centre

Plans submitted to convert houses in Toward Road, Hendon, into new charity shop for community interest company Second Chance Sunderland

Firm helping kids with free uniforms plans move to meet soaring demand

Sunderland: Recent planning applications decided by council

A “secret weapon” is being developed and could be used by Royal Navy technicians to search for Russian submarines. Pictured: HMS Tyne with Russian Kilo-class submarine Krasnodar in the background.

"Secret weapon" being tested for Royal Navy to hunt Russia submarines

Gentoo's former offices at Cornhill Centre, Southwick

Empty offices to be transformed into children's nursery and flats

The chancellor Rachel Reeves has been responding to the concerns of the city's disabled people.

Chancellor tells city's disabled people "benefits system needs reform"

The Chancellor has responded to Donald Trump's movie tariff threat.

Chancellor reassures CrownWorks backers after Trump movie tariff plan

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