Liberal Democrat city councillors in Sunderland are asking for skips to be placed in fly-tipping hotspots to allow residents to dispose of bulky waste responsibly whilst the city's household waste and recycling centres remain shut.
The Crematorium in Sunderland may soon have video conferencing capacity to allow people to virtually attend funerals, as Council staff look into the feasibility of setting up the facility.
Sunderland City Council won't be flying the England flag at the Civic Centre this year, as it doesn't feel it can do so due to social distancing requirements.
Workers at Barclays offices at Doxford International Business Park in Sunderland won't have to increase their risk of catching or spreading coronavirus after a local councillor stepped in to find a solution to parking problems.
City Councillor Stephen O'Brien is calling on the Government to give a 6-month holiday on Council Tax payments to help families cope with the impact of Covid-19.
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.
