Sunderland City Council4 hrs agoHousing estate plans to be decided at inquirySunderland Council says plans to build 255 homes in Hetton-le-Hole are "fundamentally unacceptable".4 hrs ago1 day agoPlans for restoration of historic chapel approvedThe repairs are part of a project to bring South Chapel at Bishopwearmouth Cemetary back into use. 1 day ago4 days agoCouncil blocks plans for 11-bed HMOLiberal Democrat councillor Stephen O'Brien says the refusal is a "victory for common sense".4 days ago5 days agoReform reinstates racism probe councillorGlenn Gibbins is reinstated to the party after posts about Sunderland's Nigerian community.5 days ago6 days agoResidents urge housing plans to be reconsideredThe proposals for land in the Doxford area are to be discussed on Wednesday by a planning committee.6 days ago5 Jun 2026Planners recommend 11-bed HMO despite objectionsCouncillors will decide the future of the former care facility in Grindon at a meeting on Wednesday.5 Jun 20261 Jun 2026Tyre shop turning into Quaker meeting houseThe Quakers are funding the conversion of a 200-year-old building in Sunniside into a community hub.1 Jun 202629 May 2026City Hall will never fly Pride flag, council saysReform Sunderland says the building will only fly national and civic flags from now on.29 May 202629 May 2026Council cabinet deputies could get cash allowancesOnly three of the seven deputies would be entitled to a special responsibility allowance, Reform says.29 May 2026...