Sunderland City Council7 days agoConstruction of film studios may start 'by spring'Construction of the site is expected to start this year despite a lack of private investment so far.7 days ago15 Jan 2026City centre student studio flats plannedSunderland City Council receives an application for permission to create seven studios.15 Jan 202613 Jan 2026Scores of homeless offered beds during cold snapCouncils say they activated severe weather protocols when temperatures dipped below 0C (32F).13 Jan 202612 Jan 2026Plans for new padel centre with seven courtsSunderland City Council receives an application to turn an industrial unit into a leisure hub.12 Jan 20269 Jan 2026Digital ad screen refusal overturnedSunderland City Council said the screen would cause harm but the decision to refuse it is overruled.9 Jan 20269 Jan 2026Health team says fewer youngsters drinking alcoholSunderland City Council's health team says young people's views on drinking alcohol are changing.9 Jan 20267 Jan 2026City centre deserves M&S store, councillor saysAs plans for an out-of-town foodhall are announced, there are calls for M&S to reopen in Sunderland.7 Jan 20263 Jan 2026Call for park fence and warden after trees snappedDozens of newly planted trees at Albany Park in Washington are snapped by vandals.3 Jan 20262 Jan 2026Access to council's £10m art to be improvedThe city council will display some of its artwork at roadshows while it improves its galleries.2 Jan 2026...
