Liberal Democrats

39% of children can't see a dentist - and it's worse for adults

Posed file picture for illustrative purposes.

Backing for new action plan to deal with 'nuisance motorbikes' in Sunderland

Paul Edgeworth.

Lib Dem leader calls on defecting councillors to resign and 'let voters decide'

The scheme could disappear in January 2024. Sunderland Echo image.

‘Free after Three’ parking to be scrapped

Councillor Colin Nicholson.

Lib Dem councillor resigns to become independent over ‘demands’ of campaigning

The council dropped its policy of charging £25 for replacing lost and stolen wheelie bins.

Council gives out 15,000 free bins in a year after dropping £25 replacement fee

Sunderland City Council leader Graeme Miller.

Council leader feeling positive following delayed Hendon election result

Lynda Scanlan And Michael Mordey at the Hendon election 2023.

Labour win in delayed Hendon election

Antony Mullen, leader of Sunderland City Council's Conservative group.

Sunderland Conservatives reflect on a 'bad night' for the party

Councillor Graeme Miller.

How the different party leaders found election night in Sunderland

The count for the 2023 Sunderland City Council elections.

Sunderland City Council election results 2023 in full

Polling stations will be open until 10pm - but don't forget to take some photo ID.

Everything you need to know about the 2023 local elections in Sunderland

(L to R) TOP: Neil Farrer, Susan Leishman BOTTOM: Justine Merton-Scott, John Joseph Usher

Meet the candidates standing in the Redhill ward

(L-R) Top: Sharon Boddy, Juliana Heron, Steve Holt Bottom: Alyson Kordbarlag, Craig Morrison, Donna Thomas.

Meet the candidates standing in the Houghton ward

Council tax is to rise in Sunderland.

Council tax rise, cuts and spending plans approved for Sunderland

NHS hospitals in England are battling sewage issues

NHS hospitals battle sewage leaks and maintenance issues
NHS hospitals in England have seen patients slipping on sewage and staff becoming ill as the repairs and maintenance backlog grows to £10.2billion.

Coun Julia Potts

Council urged to scrap reintroduction of replacement bin charges in Sunderland

Nearly one in four adults plan never to turn their heating on this winter, polling suggests, as average bills are set to rocket while the temperature drops. Issue date: Monday August 29, 2022.

One in four households 'won't turn heating on this winter' as energy bills soar

Top (l-r) Andrew Robertson, Patricia Francis and Tracey Dodds.
Bottom (l-r) Kathleen Pearson and Mary Ann Boddy.

Candidates prepare for Copt Hill election as ballot approaches

City Hall, Sunderland

Labour hits back at attack on council scrutiny

Prayers and polling stations: Voters head to cast their ballots at Sunderland Minster

What is 'No Overall Control' and what could it mean for Sunderland City Council

Eleven quiz questions to try.

This week’s 11 quiz questions

City Hall

How political parties plan to vote on the proposed rise for councillors

Thousands of drivers with more than 12 points have been allowed to continue driving

68 points and still driving: the repeat offenders allowed to keep their licences

Suspect charged in just one in 20 rapes - why the Guardian got this story wrong

Councillor Graeme Miller, the Labour leader of Sunderland City Council

Labour laments 'very disappointing' night, while opposition parties celebrate

Sunderland Civic Centre council chamber.

Councillors agree to limit full council meetings to three hours
A five hour council meeting saw councillors discussing a range of issues, including deciding to limit session to three hours.

Wearside Liberal Democrats leader Councillor Niall Hodson

Lib Dems back campaign to bring covid vaccine closer to Wearsiders' doorsteps

The letter to the Government was signed by the party’s former leader Tim Farron. Picture: David Mirzoeff/PA Wire.

Lib Dems call for 'urgent action' in northern England

Driver with 68 points still on the road as more than 1,000 keep licences despite...

New Sunderland Conservatives leader Antony Mullen

New leader of Sunderland Conservatives announced after top man stands down

Fly-tipping in Ryhope

Fly-tipping will be 'huge problem' until waste services in Sunderland overhauled...