Graeme Miller

Ousted council leader will be 'always rooting for Sunderland'

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Why Sunderland’s job market is poised for growth across sectors

Cllr Graeme Miller, former leader of Sunderland City Council

Outgoing council leader gets standing ovation as replacement is crowned

Cllr Michael Mordey, leader of Sunderland City Council. (Image credit: Sunderland Labour Group).

New Sunderland City Council leader begins first day at the job

Jamie Driscoll speaking at a rally in his campaign as an independent candidate for North East mayor. Photo: Hazel Plater. Free to reuse for all LDR partners.

Blackballed ex-mayor accuses Labour of 'acting like North Korea'

Coun Michael Mordey is Sunderland City Council's new leader

All change as Sunderland City Council gets new leader and deputy

File picture of a pothole.

The 'silent menace' of potholes, and the new plan to help tackle the problem

Ger Fowler and Kevin Ball (l-r)

Full backing for heroes Ger Fowler and Kevin Ball to get Freedom of the City

Sunderland City Hall council chamber exterior

Sunderland councillors agree to freeze their allowances for another year

Cllr Graeme Miller.

Sunderland council leader speaks on film studios after PM visit

Ger Fowler and Kevin Ball (l-r)

Next steps agreed for plans to award Freedom of the City to Sunderland stalwarts

Sunderland City Hall.

Council tax rise, service cuts and spending plans for Sunderland approved

Julie McDowell

Florist finally opens own store, after 30 years serving Wearside

File picture from PA.

Star Wars in Sunderland vision as city leaders talk big on film production plans

Cllr Graeme Miller, leader of Sunderland City Council

Council leader slams Government over funding

Sunderland City Hall.

Sunderland councillor condemn 'toxicity' and abuse of politicians
It is part of a national campaign
Nic Marko

The new Sunderland station opened in December.

Update on work after new Sunderland station opening met with 'mockery'

Sunderland City Hall

Council leader responds to equal pay demands from female care workers

Seaburn seafront.

Seaburn regeneration helped create 200 jobs at seafront, say city leaders

One of the new Metro trains during its testing programme. It's hoped they will one day run into other parts of Sunderland.

Transport Secretary urged to fund Metro expansion

The Envision gigafactory is part of the International Advanced Manufacturing Park

International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) set for massive boost

The Stadium of Light will host the first match of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.

‘Global venue’ Stadium of Light to host showcase rugby event

(from left) Coun Graeme Miller; Nissar Mohammed and Paul Abraham from developer BAM; Jonathan Calvert; Julie Elliot MP and city chief executive Patrick Melia

New-look Sunderland station is a platform for the future

(from left) Chief Inspector Neil Hall, Victoria Patterson SAIL, Claire Sills VRU Coordinator, Chris Belfield Neighbourhood enforcement, Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuiness, Paul Cummings Neighbourhood enforcement, Sgt Dave Catton, Kirsty Robson Legal Support VRU, Kirsty Currie Operations Manager at Sunderland BID and Graeme Miller Leader of Sunderland City Council

SAIL celebrates a year of keeping Sunderland city centre safe

Sunderland City Hall

Councillors back Royal British Legion campaign to boost veteran support

The damage at Roker Pier.

Roker Pier repair plans and costs revealed after Storm Babet damage

The bell being lowered from the clock tower of the old Town Hall in Fawcett Street in 1971.

Old town hall bell held in top secret location until decision made on its future
Old town hall bell in 'secure storage' as city leaders consider proposals for its future
Chris Binding

Sunderland City Hall.

Sunderland leaders approved next steps for North East devolution deal

CGI impression of how the new industrial park in Hendon could look.

Councillors approve plans for £10 million industrial park

CGI impressions of how new industrial park in Hendon area could look

Decision date set for drive-thru coffee shop and industrial units plans

The pier is now clearly too dangerous to use.

Roker Pier to be 'closed for some time' after storm

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New devolution deal will be 'good news for North East', says council leader

Grace House users protest outside City Hall.

The 'shameful saga' of Grace House

Sunderland City Council leader Coun Graeme Miller

Council urges firms to enter Business Excellence Awards

I Scream for Pizza is heading to Sunderland.

I Scream for Pizza announced for Sunderland's Sheepfolds development

The team from Blacks Corner visiting Beamish. Photo by Helen Russell Photography.

Sympathetic transformation of Seaburn's Victorian tram shelter forges ahead

A computer generated image of of how new industrial park in Hendon could look.

Plans submitted for £10m industrial park which could create 150 jobs

Sunderland City Hall

City leaders back plans to extend ‘vision screening’ for reception age children

Computer image of new industrial park planned for Commercial Road, Hendon (Pic Promenade Park Properties/BDN)

Plan to create £10million industrial park in Hendon unveiled

City councillors have backed plans to celebrate the 75th birthday of the NHS.

Sunderland City Council back plans to celebrate NHS's 75th birthday

Artist's impression of how the studios in Pallion would look

Public consultation launched for major film studios in Sunderland

Lindsey Leonard Ryhope

Labour sets out plan for the future in Sunderland after election gains

Councillor Graeme Miller.

How the different party leaders found election night in Sunderland

Special expertise and materials are needed to repair the sculpture.

Anger over slow progress on Keel Square propeller artwork repair after vandalism

West Sunniside, Sunderland. Picture: Google Maps

‘Esports’ housing plan approved for historic Sunderland street

Sunderland City Council leader Cllr Graeme Miller and British Triathlon CEO Andy Salmon launch the event route

Routes unveiled for Sunderland's World Triathlon Championships weekend

Coun Graeme Miller (right) with John Ward, project manager

Massive living walls installed as new city centre car park goes green

Cllr Usman Ali has opened up on his reasons for quitting the Tory Party to become a Labour councillor.

Councillor who defected to Labour feels he can now ‘deliver more’ for residents

Cllr Ali shakes hands with Sunderland Labour Group leader Councillor Graeme Miller.

Drama at City Hall as Tory councillor 'crosses the floor' to join Labour

A CGI showing a view of bridge from below.

Work on Sunderland's stunning new footbridge 'expected to start within weeks'

West Sunnisde

Details of dedicated 'esports' housing for elite video gamers in Sunderland

CGI image of proposed Gurdwara in Sunderland Credit: Simulations Ltd

Plans approved for new Sikh temple in Sunderland

Council tax is to rise in Sunderland.

Council tax rise, cuts and spending plans approved for Sunderland

Crown Works Studios could be heading to Sunderland

City to house one of Europe's largest filmmaking complexes in major plans

A decision to rename HMS Agincourt, an Astute-class attack submarine, to HMS Achilles has been branded "woke nonsense" by former defence secretary Grant Shapps. Pictured is fellow Astute-class submarine HMS Anson.

Nissan and suppliers provide special seats for Sunderland's adopted submarine

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