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Lib Dems want 1p tax on every new item of clothing

Cllr Paul Edgeworth, left, is the new leader of the council's main opposition after replacing Cllr Niall Hodson as the head of Sunderland's Liberal Democrats.

Council's opposition leader

Liberal Democrat councillors and campaigners celebrate Sunderland City Council local election results 2023.

Lib Dems set out vision for Sunderland after 'excellent' election night

Sunderland City Council has faced criticism for what it spends on City Hall.

Council defends £77,000 window cleaning bill

Liberal Democrat group leader Niall Hodson

‘Complacent’ Labour and Conservatives helped Lib Dems in local elections

How the elections played out in Sunderland.

Labour claims it has 'stopped the rot' - and Lib Dems snatch more seats

Sunderland City Council leader Graeme Miller reacts as he retains his seat at Washington South Ward. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

RECAP: Labour clings to power while Lib Dems make more gains

The Barnes petrol station is scheduled for demolition

Lib Dems seek residents’ views on controversial KFC plans

Councillor Paul Edgeworth, of Sunderland Lib Dems.

Call to remove £25 replacement wheelie bin fee

Sunderland City Council is scrapping fees for domestic pest control call outs for a period of 12 months.

New Sunderland rat policy gets both backing and flak from Tories and Lib Dems

Councillors were asked to urge airport directors to “consider suitable options” around renaming the airport to “best reflect the area it serves" instead of "Newcastle Sunderland Airport" as a suggestion.

Readers have their say on campaign to rename Newcastle Airport

The first cabinet meeting of the new Durham County Council has been held.

Review launched into future of Durham Light Infantry collection

Ciaran Morrissey won a seat in Hendon for the Lib Dems.

Sunderland's first new councillor of 2021 predicts wins for Lib Dems

Councillor Stephen O’Brien.

Calls for Sunderland councillor to resign

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