The Latest Breaking News from Sunderland City Council

Sunderland City Council elections 2022: The candidates, seats to watch and key issues for voters

The seats up for election and all the key information for the local council vote on May 5

Chronicle Live · Apr 7, 2022

Historic Sunderland Masons' meeting hall to get major revamp

Phoenix Hall is the world's oldest surviving purpose-built Masonic hall still in use anywhere in the world

Chronicle Live · Apr 5, 2022

Saietta Group snaps up former ZF factory in Sunderland in major North East investment plan

The electric vehicle powertrain firm has also hired some of ZF's former staff

Birmingham Post · Apr 4, 2022

End of an era: Sunderland restaurant reveals closing date after 30 years 'with deep sadness'

Sunderland City Council have given the family-run restaurant their notice to evacuate the premises

Chronicle Live · Mar 27, 2022

New Greggs and Starbucks drive-thrus could open at former Sunderland factory site

The Pennywell Industrial Estate is already home to a KFC, Aldi and Wickes

Chronicle Live · Mar 22, 2022

Council tax will go up again in Sunderland

The city council has voted to increase rates by 2,99 per cent, or 59p a week for the average household

Chronicle Live · Mar 4, 2022

Council tax rise of almost 3% confirmed in Sunderland City Council budget

Council tax will go up by 2.99% in Sunderland which will mean a rise of around £52 a year for most

Chronicle Live · Mar 4, 2022

Plans for £80m Sunderland leisure development with arena, food hall and hotel unveiled

A 10,000 capacity indoor arena forms the focal part of the plans at the former Crowtree Leisure Centre site

Birmingham Post · Jan 31, 2022

How major investments have helped transform Wearside in recent years - and what is next

From the Northern Spire Bridge to the new City Hall - Sunderland has seen some major improvements for residents and tourists alike

Chronicle Live · Jan 31, 2022

Striking plans revealed for £2m drink, music and food venue in derelict Sunderland stables

The vacant stables at Sheepfolds are set to become the latest exciting venue in Sunderland's city centre transformation

Chronicle Live · Jan 20, 2022