Language skills change lives 04 Oct 2019 I was delighted to visit Action Foundation in Sunderland recently to see at first hand…
Save Our Shops 01 Oct 2019 This week I gave my backing to Usdaw’s Save Our Shops petition – which calls…
Celebrating Pride in Sunderland 29 Sep 2019 Delighted to join Cllr Michael Mordey to celebrate Sunderland Pride today. It might have been…
Work starts on new arts venue 25 Sep 2019 I was delighted to visit the site of Sunderland’s new Fire Station Auditorium today –…
Tackling anti-social behaviour 19 Sep 2019 Concerns about a recent spate of vandalism to shop windows in Sea Road were raised…
Honouring political heritage 13 Sep 2019 I am delighted that the trail-blazing work of Dr Marion Phillips – the first female…
Welcome boost for city’s green and open spaces 10 Sep 2019 Sunderland Green & Open Spaces Forum is today celebrating after being awarded almost £6,000 in…
Jobs on offer at online supermarket 09 Aug 2019 Absolutely delighted to hear that online retailer Ocado is putting its faith in Sunderland –…