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Sunderland City Council's Reform UK leadership have promised past, current and future administrations will be bound by the principles of new transparency rules they have vowed to introduce.

Historic decision transparency and publication review

Glenn Gibbins outside South Tyneside Magistrates' Court

Reform boot Glenn Gibbins out after grossly offensive comment

Glenn Gibbins outside South Tyneside Magistrates' Court

Glenn Gibbins labelled a 'disgrace' and calls made for resignation

Glenn Gibbins outside South Tyneside Magistrates' Court

Councillor tells court he did not mean 'naughty' social media post

Cllr Chris Fairs has campaigned for the introduction of PSPOs following a spate of antisocial behaviour in Seaham.

Consultation opens for residents to have say on tougher ASB measures

Liberal Democrat city councillor for Grindon and Thorney Close, Stephen O’Brien.

Lib Dems slam £7.5k taxpayer-funded spending

Reform's Seaham councillor Chris Fairs has welcomed the confirmation of a consultation on a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in the town.

Seaham councillor welcomes public consultation to get tough on ASB

Chair of Sunderland City of Sanctuary, Reverend Chris Howson.

City of sanctuary chair labels Reform as divisive after open letter

Campaigners gather outside of the National Glass Centre as it closed its doors to the public for the last time.

Campaigners' delight as measures to save Glass Centre move step closer

Councillor Jonathon Emerson, Sunderland City Council's cabinet member For health, wellbeing and adult services.

£64m boost for health and care to help thousands in Sunderland

Plans to demolish the Glass Centre could face tougher restrictions after councillors agreed to pursue new measures to protect the landmark building.

National Glass Centre demolition plans hit fresh obstacle

Pothole compensation paid out by council rockets

Beth Farhat, NEU Northern Regional Secretary, has slammed Sunderland's Reform led City Council's decision to withdraw support for Show Racism the Red Card.

NEU on Council decision to withdraw support for anti-racism charity

Show Racism the Red Card CEO Ged Grebby and SAFC legend Gary Bennett. Ged said the decision is a real blow.

Charity hits out as Reform withdraw support for Show Racism Red Card

Sunderland has declared an adult social care and mental health emergency.

Adult social care and mental health emergency declared in Sunderland

Sunderland City Council has declared a "SEND emergency".

'SEND emergency' declared amid growing pressure on services
A “SEND emergency” has been declared in Sunderland amid concerns about the “significant challenges” residents face in accessing support for children and young people.
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Plan for new £13m council depot takes another major step forward

The funding was approved by councillors who met at City Hall.

Vital recovery services secure £146,000 boost

Councillor Daniel Cowie is standing down as deputy leader of Sunderland City Council

Deputy leader of council steps down just months into role

Sunderland Conservatives have apologised to Reform UK city councillor David Barker, inset, over comments it made about him in an election leaflet.

Conservatives apologise over false claims about Reform UK councillor

Suspended Reform UK councillor Glenn Gibbins, leaves South Tyneside Magistrates' Court on August 21. Picture by North News & Pictures.

Suspended councillor makes first court appearance over 'offensive' remarks

The National Glass Centre closed on July 31.

Council funds £25,000 study over future of glass centre building

Councillor Glenn Gibbins.

Glenn Gibbins charged by police after alleged comments about Nigerians

Sunderland City Council leader Cllr Chris Eynon.

Council reveals ambitions for St George's Day festival in city

Sunderland City Council Leader Cllr Chris Eynon.

How Reform UK aim to deliver on their 'massive' local mandate

A Reform UK-led motion has scrapped Sunderland City Council's climate emergency pledge.

Jobs fear after council votes to scrap climate emergency pledge

St Mary's car park, in Sunderland city centre. Picture by FRANK REID

Council will investigate plans to restore free city centre parking after 3pm
Sunderland City Council’s new Reform UK administration has committed to “investigate” proposals to re-introduce free city centre parking after 3pm to support traders.
Chris Binding

Inset, Councillor Paul Donaghy, Reform UK cabinet member for veterans, communities and poverty, says there is a "growing number of unregistered, unlicensed and unmonitored HMOs operating in the shadows of Sunderland".

Council admits it does not have a full list of HMOs across the city

'We're going nowhere' - LGBTQ+ community come together for Pride

Protestors gathered outside of City Hall.

Protestors call for Glenn Gibbins to be removed from the council

Sunnyside car park, in Sunderland city centre. Picture by FRANK REID

New council urged to restore free city centre parking after 3pm

Councillor Chris Eynon, the leader of Sunderland City Council.

The three issues Reform UK will debate at its first full council meeting

Councillor Glenn Gibbins.

Reform councillor reinstated after apology for alleged Nigerians post

Wearside Liberal Democrats leader Cllr Paul Edgeworth, right, and deputy leader Cllr Heather Fagan.

Anger over Reform UK's plans to reintroduce paid allowance roles

New Labour group leader Fiona Tobin in front of Sunderland City Hall. Credit: Cllr Fiona Tobin.

New Sunderland Labour leader's pledge to voters

The St George's flag will now fly on top of Sunderland City Hall 365 days a year.

Reform UK says Armed Forces Day flag WILL be flown over Sunderland City Hall

A newly-elected Reform UK council candidate has still to be sworn in as a Sunderland city councillor.

Mystery surrounds the future of newly-elected Reform UK candidate

Cllr Chris Eynon leader of Sunderland City Council.

New leader and cabinet confirmed for Sunderland City Council

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson and Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden after a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street on Tuesday. Photo by Maja Smiejkowska/PA Wire

Bridget Phillipson MP: The values of Reform UK do not reflect those of our toler...

Reform UK councillors celebrate winning seats on Sunderland City Council at this month's elections. Picture by North News and Pictures.

New council leader expected to be unveiled at annual meeting

Reform UK Group leader Chris Eynon.

Reform UK elect group leader after elections win

Ousted council leader will be 'always rooting for Sunderland'

A newly-elected Reform UK councillor on Sunderland City Council is under investigation just days later over alleged social media comments about Nigerians.

New Reform councillor under investigation just days after election

Left to right, Paul Donaghy and Chris Eynon, from Reform UK, pictured during the Sunderland City Council local elections count.

How Reform UK aim to deliver 'real change' for Sunderland

Ballot papers are counted at the Sunderland City Council elections on May 8. Picture by North News and Pictures.

How all 371 candidates fared in the council elections

Reform UK councillors and supporters celebrate their success in the Sunderland City Council local elections. Picture by North News and Pictures.

Final council results confirmed as Reform UK seize power

All you need to know about Sunderland's council elections

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is joined on stage in Sunderland during March by Hartlepool councillor Aaron Roy. Picture courtesy of North News and Pictures.

Councillor expelled from Reform UK only weeks after joining

Chris Eynon, chairman of Sunderland Central Reform.

Why Reform UK believe you should vote for them in council elections

Councillor Dawn Saunders is now an independent member for Peterlee.

Councillor leaves Reform UK to become an independent member

Why Nigel Farage has changed his mind on SAFC visit 'for now'

Fulwell Mill polling station. This year's local elections are on May 7.

Full list of Sunderland's local election candidates revealed

Cllr Michael Mordey has accused Reform UK of "running scared" after failing to confirm taking up the offer of a public debate.

Council leader accuses Reform of 'running scared' of debate challenge

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is joined on stage by a host of Reform councillors for the national launch of Reform’s local elections campaign at the Sunderland Live Arena.

Farage says he's been invited to an SAFC home game

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is joined on stage in Sunderland by defecting Hartlepool Labour councillor Aaron Roy. Picture courtesy of North News and Pictures.

Councillor explains why he has left Labour for Reform UK

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