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03/06/2026

SAIL was proud to be involved in a range of activities throughout , working alongside partners to engage communities and to promote safer, stronger neighbourhoods across Sunderland 💙

02/06/2026

Welcome to Sunderland Food and Drink Festival 2026. 5, 6 and 7 June. With a great line-up of Food, Drink & Live Music...

01/06/2026

🚔 TWO E-BIKES SEIZED DURING CITY CENTRE OPERATION 🚔

These two e-bikes are now off the streets following a joint operation by the SAIL Team, Community Safety Officers and Northumbria Police in Sunderland city centre.

The operation focused on tackling anti-social behaviour, criminality and the issues that matter most to residents, businesses and visitors. Through high-visibility patrols and partnership working, officers delivered a number of positive outcomes, including:

✅ Two e-bikes seized✅ One uninsured vehicle seized✅ Three Direction to Leave Notices issued✅ One stop and search conducted✅ Two emergency incidents attended, including one identified and reported by Community Safety Officers✅ One individual reported for summons for breaching a Community Protection Notice

Officers also carried out patrols across West Sunniside and around the Software Centre, engaging with businesses, residents and some of the individuals responsible for ongoing issues in the area.

The evening brought together partners from Northumbria Police, Nexus, Northern Rail and The Bridges, demonstrating how effective partnership working can make a real difference in keeping Sunderland safe, welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.

A great team effort and another positive result for the city.

28/05/2026

TODAYS THE DAY!

Pop along to the Raich Carter Sports Centre in Hendon between 1 and 3 pm for some FREE family activities!

Enjoy inflatables, face painting, sports and so much more!

We look forward to seeing you there! No registration needed, just turn up!

26/05/2026

Save the date! There's lots going on across the city next week for half term, including our fun day in Hendon! 😀

Thursday 28 May, 1–3pm
Raich Carter Centre, Hendon SR2 8PD

FREE ENTRY

Join us for an afternoon packed with fun, activities and
entertainment for all ages, including:

• Bouncy castle
• Inflatable assault course
• Photo booth
• Face painter
• Sports activities

There will also be stalls from local organisations sharing
information about services available locally and across
the city!

30/04/2026

Not big. Not clever. Just damage. 🌱❌

🚨 Two incidents. Same outcome. 🚨

In the early hours of Sunday 26 May on Park Lane, a young person on a night out was seen pushing a newly planted tree back and forth - until it snapped. 🌳💔

Just days earlier, at 21:02 on Tuesday 28 April in Mowbray Park, another young person was seen swinging on a sapling in front of friends, causing similar damage. 🚫🌿

A quick moment of showing off - years of growth lost.
These trees are planted for everyone 🌍 - to improve our streets, parks, and environment for the future. They’re not built to be climbed, pulled, or used as props.

When they’re damaged, it’s not just a tree - it’s time, money, and community effort wasted. 💷

👀 Parents & carers: please check in on where young people are and what they’re doing. Small actions can have lasting consequences.

🤝 Let’s work together to look after our city - and the spaces we all share. 🌳

29/04/2026

SAIL’s Community Safety Officers are out today in Mowbray Park, providing a visible presence and helping to keep Sunderland City Centre safe, clean and welcoming.

If you see us, feel free to stop and say hello 👋

We’re here to help – if you notice any issues, please report them to us:

🌐 www.sunderland.gov.uk/report-it
📞 0191 520 5550

During patrols, we identify and act on issues quickly, working with partners to make sure they are addressed.

28/04/2026

Can you spare a minute?

We want to hear from you and for letting us know your thoughts you could win a £50 Sunderland gift card.

We want to help more people from Sunderland to get active and live healthier, longer lives. Whether you are active now or not, we want to know so we can better understand activity levels in the city.

To be in with a chance of winning one of four £50 Sunderland gift cards take the short survey by Friday 8 May - https://sunderlandcitycouncil.info/activesurvey

23/04/2026

Today at City Hall 😀

Looking to try something new or gain a qualification?

Come along to our FREE Learning, Skills and Employment Open Day and find out what courses, training and support are available to help you take your next step!

📅Thursday 23 April
⏰10am - 2pm
📍Council Chamber, City Hall, Plater Way, Sunderland, SR1 3AA

What’s on offer?
✔Speak with local training providers
✔Meet employers with vacancies
✔Find out about fully funded courses
✔Get careers advice, CV help and interview tips
✔Find out what support is available, including 1:1 support into work
✔ Open to everyone – no need to book!

Find out more at https://orlo.uk/gc3mE