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Upgrade works start on eyesore Sunderland subway in time for new supermarket opening

The notorious Hastings Hill subway under the A183 dual carriageway in Sunderland is finally being upgraded after years of complaints from residents – just in time for a new ALDI supermarket opening on 11th June.

Sunderland Lib Dems welcome Council Tax bills cut for those affected by COVID-19

A Sunderland City Councillor who campaigned for Council Tax to be suspended during the COVID-19 crisis has welcomed a cut in bills for those who need help.

Anger as public shut out of Sunderland Council meetings

Sunderland City Councillors will convene for their first online meeting next month – but there is anger as the public won’t be able to have their voice heard.

Go North East cuts leave Ryhope pensioners high and dry

People on an estate in Ryhope in Sunderland are at risk of being left stranded as Go North East withdraw services from the area on 1st June.

Fears that newly planted £160,000 trees are already dying

A Sunderland councillor has hit out after residents have complained that trees planted as part of a £160,000 scheme look like they’re dying.

Media Statement on Dominic Cummings

Statement by Cllr Amanda Hopgood, Lib Dem Leader of the Opposition on Durham County Council:

Washington and Houghton being let down as towns left out of railway re-opening fund

Liberal Democrats on Wearside have slammed local MPs and Sunderland Council for failing residents in Washington and Houghton-le-Spring as funding announced to re-open disused railway lines failed to include bringing trains back to the towns.

Sunderland sea front toilets should re-open - city Lib Dems

Opposition Liberal Democrats in Sunderland are calling on the council to re-open public toilets as public urination and human excrement becomes problem at the city’s sea front.

Call for Budget cash to be used for new Metro station in Sunderland

Liberal Democrat Councillor Martin Haswell is calling for money announced in the Chancellor's Budget yesterday for the Tyne and Wear Metro to be used to open a new station on the network at Ford Estate in Sunderland.

Re-opening railway lines to Houghton & Washington must be part of Government’s £500m plans – city Lib Dems

Wearside Liberal Democrats are writing to the Transport Secretary to demand that part of a £500m fund for feasibility studies into re-opening disused railway lines is spent on plans to bring the railways back to the towns of Washington and Houghton-le-Spring.

Stephen Howse chosen to fight Hexham for the Liberal Democrats

Hexham Liberal Democrats have selected Stephen Howse to stand as their candidate in the upcoming election.

Lib Dems announce MP candidate for Washington & Sunderland West

Wearside Liberal Democrats have announced Carlton West as their candidate for the Washington and Sunderland West constituency at the next General Election.

Sunderland safe seats “a cause for concern”

The Electoral Reform Society has raised concerns about local democracy and safe council seats in its review of the 2019 local elections.The Electoral Reform Society has today (22nd August) published its review into local council elections which took place across the country on 2nd May.

Consett pub congratulated as it is named CAMRA’s North East pub of the year

The Grey Horse pub in Consett has been announced as the pub of the year in the North East category in CAMRA’s nationwide search for the best pub in Britain. Dating back to 1848, the Grey Horse is the oldest pub in Consett and one of the oldest pubs in the North East. Ales on offer at the Grey Horse include Consett Red Dust, Consett Steel Town Bitter, and Consett Steelworkers Blonde. Since 2005 these and other award-winning beers have been brewed on-site at the Consett Ale Works brewery located at the back of the pub.

Councillors welcome decision to extend 16-17 railcard to Grand Central services from Sunderland

It has been announced that a new railcard which is available for sale from next week offering 50% off train fares for 16 and 17 year olds will now be able to be used on Grand Central services to and from Sunderland.

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