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Official page of Sunderland City Council with useful information, events and updates covering Sunderland, and the towns of Washington, Hetton and Houghton-le-Spring. If you see a Sunderland City Council or SunderlandUK account online, you can check its us. We’ll list our social media accounts on our website here www.sunderland.gov.uk
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ding help and support, or by sign posting you to key information on our website. If there a problems, we’ll look to flag-up with the most relevant part of the organisation. We’ll be human and polite. We’ll treat each message with the politeness you’d expect if you were dealing with us face-to-face or on the telephone. What we’d like you to do in return...
We’d like you to be polite. We know that sometimes things don’t go to plan and you’ll want to flag things up with us. But do remember, we’re human and the person monitoring the social media account is only trying to help. So are other people who use social media. We’d like you not be anti-social. We won’t tolerate swearing, threats or abuse online just as we don’t offline, any posts or comments that a defamatory or slanderous against an individual or those that will cause offence. We won’t deal with your query on social media. We’ll direct you to other channels instead. We’d like you not to be personal. If you’ve a complaint to make we’ll look into it. We’ll point you towards our complaints page https://www.sunderland.gov.uk/complaints
We’d like you not to spam or advertise. Our social media channels aren’t the place for followers to advertise. Making the same points over and over - otherwise known as spamming - isn’t for our social media. You’ll be better off contacting us another way so we can look into the issue for you. We’d like you to not over-share. If you’ve got an issue we’ll happily look into it. But be careful not to post private information about yourself or others. Of course, most of the time social media works fine but on the rare occasion where you don’t stick to the house rules, we use profanity filters which automatically hide offensive posts or comments, and we reserve the right to delete offending content and block you from contacting us through that route. We also reserve the right to contact the police.

Are you looking for a new job?We've got some great vacancies available, including:✔️Environmental Services Technicians✔️...
09/08/2026

Are you looking for a new job?

We've got some great vacancies available, including:

✔️Environmental Services Technicians
✔️Business Manager
✔️Active Sunderland Delivery Officer

Find out about our vacancies at https://orlo.uk/6R1Hk

Looking for something fun to do this summer?Families across Sunderland are invited to a series of exciting Summer Family...
09/08/2026

Looking for something fun to do this summer?

Families across Sunderland are invited to a series of exciting Summer Family Fayres taking place at Best Start Family Hubs.

There'll be plenty to enjoy, including:
🎨 Face painting
🎟️ Raffles and tombola prizes
📸 The chance to meet a very special visitor – Chase from Paw Patrol!
🧸 Stay and Play and other family activities
🤝 Opportunities to meet local services and community organisations

Whether you're already connected with your local Best Start Family Hub or visiting for the first time, everyone is welcome.

Just drop in – no booking needed.

What should the future of adult social care look like?Adult social care affects us all, whether directly or through our ...
08/08/2026

What should the future of adult social care look like?

Adult social care affects us all, whether directly or through our family, friends or community.

The Casey Commission's Big Conversation on Care is an opportunity to share your experiences, ideas and views on what a future National Care Service could look like.

Whether you access care and support, care for a loved one, work in the sector, or have an interest in the future of care, your views can help inform the conversation.

Learn more and share your views: https://orlo.uk/YfBv0

New funding is helping to tackle the sticky issue of chewing gum on streets 🧹 This is the fifth year Sunderland has rece...
07/08/2026

New funding is helping to tackle the sticky issue of chewing gum on streets 🧹

This is the fifth year Sunderland has received the funding for the Chewing Gum Task Force administered by Keep Britain Tidy to clean chewing gum up and prevent it from being littered in the first place.

This year's focus is on streets in Seaburn, Roker, Sea Road and Southwick Green, as areas with high footfall that suffer from persistent gum littering.

Find out more 👉 https://orlo.uk/xjfO7

Have an idea for a festival or event in Sunderland? Let's make it happen.Whether you're a community group, artist, volun...
07/08/2026

Have an idea for a festival or event in Sunderland? Let's make it happen.

Whether you're a community group, artist, volunteer organisation, cultural venue, local business or first-time event organiser, we want to hear your ideas.

The current round of Festival & Events Fund is looking for events that help people see Sunderland differently, whether that's by transforming a space, sharing stories in new ways, bringing communities together, or testing fresh and creative ideas.

You don't need to have run a large event before, and your idea doesn't need to be expensive or complex. Grants of £100 to £5,000 are available in the first year.

Find out more information: https://orlo.uk/qD3L0

Struggling with food costs this summer?👛👦👧You're not alone. Around 1 in 4 parents (25%) say they skip meals so their chi...
07/08/2026

Struggling with food costs this summer?👛👦👧

You're not alone. Around 1 in 4 parents (25%) say they skip meals so their children can eat.

If you need extra support with food during the summer holidays, help is available. You can search for and apply for a range of support in one place.

🔍 Find out what support you could access👉https://orlo.uk/Vybz3

07/08/2026

If you’re heading to the seafront, please enjoy the water safely🏖️

If you're planning to have a swim, always choose a beach with lifeguards on duty. In Sunderland, lifeguarded zones are now in place at Roker and Seaburn:

🛟Lifeguard times: 10am to 6pm daily, until Sunday 6 September
📍Look out for red and yellow flags – these mark where the zones are, and when a lifeguard is on duty at that zone
ℹ️Maps and information boards (located near the beaches) show where the lifeguarded zones are

Would you know what to do if you got into difficulty in the water? Learn and share the RNLI's 'Float to Live' advice - five simple steps that could save your life👉https://orlo.uk/ebV2O

This World Breastfeeding Week, we're shining a light on the support available for families across Sunderland.Our Best St...
06/08/2026

This World Breastfeeding Week, we're shining a light on the support available for families across Sunderland.

Our Best Start Family Hubs offer dedicated breastfeeding support groups alongside a range of activities for babies, children and parents.

Find out more at Links for Life Sunderland.

As part of World Breastfeeding Week (1–7 August), we're sharing one Sunderland mum's experience of local support.

Every family is different, and feeding a baby can come with lots of questions. If you'd like advice, support or a friendly chat, Sunderland's breastfeeding support groups are here to help - we run a free session at every one of our Best Start Family Hubs.

Find out more at Links for Life Sunderland.

Join us for a FREE day of family-friendly fun at the Blandford Street Party this Saturday.Inspired by the businesses in ...
06/08/2026

Join us for a FREE day of family-friendly fun at the Blandford Street Party this Saturday.

Inspired by the businesses in and around Blandford Street, the event celebrates sustainability, creativity, practical skills and community, encouraging visitors to make, mend, repair, reuse, relove, play and create.

Enjoy a packed programme of activities including live music, circus skills, free bike repairs, face painting, decoupage, and Kintsugi demonstrations, sustainable fashion, homeware upcycling, craft activities and much more.
Whether you're looking to learn a new skill, spend time with the family or simply enjoy a unique day out, there's something for everyone at the Blandford Street Party.

📍 In and Around Blandford Street
📆 Saturday 8 August
⏰ 10 am to 3 pm

FREE to attend.

Find out more: https://orlo.uk/xeTDK

🎨🎶 Looking for free family fun this summer? 📚✨There’s still time to enjoy a fantastic programme of activities for childr...
06/08/2026

🎨🎶 Looking for free family fun this summer? 📚✨

There’s still time to enjoy a fantastic programme of activities for children and young people at Sunderland’s Creative Smart City Hubs in Washington and Houghton, and at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, running until 29 August.

From crafts, stories and music sessions for little ones to stop motion animation, Lego coding, yoga, mural making and creative workshops for older children and teenagers, there’s something for all ages to enjoy throughout the holidays.

Highlights include:
Summer crafts inspired by the Summer Reading Challenge: Read to the Beat
Storytimes and story explorers sessions
Arts, crafts and mural workshops
Lego coding and stop motion animation
Storytelling yoga
Sri Lankan mask making with GemArts
Film editing workshops for teens
A Summer send off family celebration at Houghton Hub

All activities are free to attend, although some sessions require booking.

👉 View the full programme and book your place: https://orlo.uk/pRVlT

Read more here -https://orlo.uk/Gf7di

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