Sunderland City Council | |
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Leader of the Council | Graeme Miller, Labour since 16 May 2018 |
Deputy Leader | Claire Rowntree, Labour |
Leader of the Opposition | Dr Antony Mullen, Conservative |
Chief executive | Patrick Melia since 21 June 2018 |
How do I complain about Sunderland Council?
- How to Make a Complaint.
- Write to:
- Complaints, City Hall, Plater Way, SR1 3AA.
- Telephone:
- (0191) 520 5555.
- Email:
- [email protected].
- Website:
Who is deputy leader of Sunderland Council?
Cllr Rowntree has now become only the second woman to hold the role at the city council, following the example of Florence Anderson, who became Wearsideâs first female deputy council leader in 2008.
Has Sunderland ever had a Conservative council?
Council composition
Whilst under Labour control solidly since 1973, the political composition of Sunderland City Council has fluctuated over the years as the Conservatives, SDP-Liberal Alliance, and Independents gained seats from the Labour Party.
Does Sunderland have a mayor?
On Wednesday 18 May 2022, I was elected as Mayor of Sunderland for 2022-2023 and my husband David was elected as my Consort. Councillor Dorothy Trueman, Washington West Ward was elected to serve as Deputy Mayor and her Consort is her husband Harry who is also a Councillor, Washington West Ward, and previous Mayor.
Who is the CEO of Sunderland Council?
Patrick Melia
Sunderland City Council | |
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Chief executive | Patrick Melia since 21 June 2018 |
Structure | |
Seats | 75 councillors |
Political groups | Administration (42) Labour (42) Other parties (33) Conservative (18) Liberal Democrat (14) Independent (1) |
Is there an ombudsman for local councils?
the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman investigates complaints about local councils, care homes and some other organisations providing local public services.
Is Sunderland Labour or conservative?
Sunderland Central is a constituency in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament. It is represented by the Labour Party MP Julie Elliott, who has held the seat since its creation in 2010.
How many people work for Sunderland Council?
194 people
The council employs 194 people on a Permanent Variable Hours contract (PVH).
What is a Sunderland supporter called?
Mackem, Makem or Makâem is the informal nickname for residents of and people from Sunderland, a city in North East England. It is also a name for the local dialect and accent; and for a fan, whatever their origin, of Sunderland A.F.C.
What is the life expectancy in Sunderland?
Life expectancy and causes of death
Indicator | Age | Value (Local) |
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1 Life expectancy at birth (male) | All ages | 77.2 |
2 Life expectancy at birth (female) | All ages | 81.4 |
3 Under 75 mortality rate from all causes | 407.6 | |
4 Mortality rate from all cardiovascular diseases | 84.7 |
Which famous people support Sunderland?
Notable supporters
- Paul Collingwood â cricketer.
- Steve Cram â track and field athlete, silver medal at the 1984 Olympic Games.
- Billy Hardy â professional boxer.
- Jordan Henderson â association football player.
- Tony Jeffries â professional boxer, bronze medal in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Is Sunderland the best place to live?
Aside from being a great place to live, a national survey also found that Sunderland is one of the safest places to live in the UK.
How rich is sunderlands owner?
As of 2018, Donald has worked in the insurance industry âfor more than 20 yearsâ. Donald and business partner Neil Fox have âacquired a string of companiesâ. In April 2018, his net worth was an estimated ÂŁ8.4 million.
What percentage of Sunderland is white?
Based on census data, the majority â 93.6% â of Sunderlandâs population is White British. The population of Asian residents is 3.4% of the total population.
Why are Sunderland black Cats?
Apparently, this changed the clubâs luck. The name actually comes from a battery of guns that were placed at the mouth of the River Wear. The shape of the guns was said to resemble a black catâs silhouette. The nickname came about after fans voted for it in 1997 when they moved from Roker Park after 99 years.
How do I contact Sunderland Council?
You can normally contact us from 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Contact us by telephone.
Team | Services | Telephone Number |
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General enquiries | 0191 520 5555 | |
Payments | Using a credit or debit card 24 hours a day, 7 days a week | 0191 520 5588 |
Who is the Councillor for Fulwell Sunderland?
Biography: I am honoured to serve the great people of Fulwell ward on Sunderland City Council.
How many wards are in Sunderland?
Sunderland is split into 25 electoral wards. A map of each of these wards is available for download below.
How do I take legal action against my local council?
To successfully sue your local council, youâll need a strong set of supporting evidence to prove their liability, which may include photographs of the scene and cause of the accident, witness statements and a medical report from an independent expert.
Who are councils accountable?
As a result, local authorities are part of the accountability system under which the Department for Communities and Local Government is accountable to Parliament. Local councils are made up of councillors who are voted for by the public in local elections. They are supported by permanent council staff.