Sunderland Local Guide

Practical information for living in Sunderland — who runs your local services, where to check bin collections and planning applications, and the key facts about the town. Maintained by Sunderland Gazette, alongside our daily local news.

Council & local services

• Sunderland City Council — responsible for bins, housing, planning decisions and local services. Sunderland City Council website
• Bin collections — see our Sunderland bin collections guide for how to check your collection day.
• Planning applications — our guide to finding and commenting on applications.
• Potholes and road problems — see how to report a pothole in Sunderland.
• School term dates — this year's term dates and holidays for Sunderland schools.
• Local events — what's on in Sunderland this week.
• Council tax — bands, payments and discounts in Sunderland.
• Your MP — who represents Sunderland in Parliament, how to contact them and check their expenses.
• FAQ — quick answers on Sunderland's population, council and postcodes.

Areas we cover

Sunderland · Town centre · Surrounding villages

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