Washington Central Ward

06/05/2026

🗳️ It’s almost time, local elections are tomorrow.

Tomorrow is your chance to have a say in the decisions that shape your community. From local services to education and housing, your vote has real impact.

Make sure you’re ready:

✔️ Check your polling station

✔️ Bring valid ID

✔️ Know your plan to vote

Every vote matters.

02/05/2026

Updated

Northumbria Police have shared another successful off-road bike seizure on Facebook – they really are on a roll when it comes to tackling this issue! 🛞👊

Officers were recently alerted to reports of an off-road bike being ridden recklessly around Concord Front Street.

A short time later, the bike was spotted parked outside a premises on the high street – while the suspect was allegedly inside ordering himself a pasty 🥧🤨

What started as a trip to the sausage roll shop quickly turned into a trip to custody for the 24-year-old man, who has since been charged with careless driving, driving without insurance, and assaulting an emergency worker.

The bike was also seized and removed from the streets 🔐🏍️

What are your thoughts on the crackdown on off-road bikes in our area?

23/04/2026

Celebrate this Saturday as Washington Library marks its 50th anniversary 🎉

To commemorate the occasion, a 1970s-themed event will be held, featuring live music, crafts, refreshments, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere with a touch of retro charm.

Guests are warmly invited to attend, and those who wish are encouraged to embrace the theme—disco attire optional, but very much in the spirit of the celebration 🕺

Join us for a groovy 50th birthday celebration this Saturday 25 April at the Creative Smart City Hub @ Washington Library, starting at 11am. Enjoy a far out performance by the wonderful The Londonderry String Quartet performing 1970s hits. There are craft activities, refreshments, (who wouldn't like to create their own pet rock?) and a display of vintage memorabilia, including themed books and board games!

Culture House Sunderland

19/04/2026

Take Action this Mental Health Awareness Week 💙

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re inviting you to join us in taking action to support good mental health.

Even small actions can make a big difference, helping us feel more hopeful, more connected, and less powerless. And while each of our individual actions matter, when we come together, we are even more powerful.

That’s why we’re hosting a gentle 3-mile wellbeing walk around Herrington Country Park 🌿

📆 Start & finish at Love Lily
⏰ Duration: 1 hour
👀 Look out for Washington Mind flags at the meeting point

Whether it’s taking time outdoors, moving your body, or connecting with others, this walk is a simple but meaningful way to take action for your mental health, together.

You’re welcome to come along on your own or with others. Everyone is welcome 💙

👉 Book your place here: https://bookwhen.com/washingtonmind/e/ev-s1b5w-20260515100000

19/04/2026

Gentoo Group have a drop in session tomorrow for people who need support with Universal credits . See their post for more details

If you receive Universal Credit, don’t forget to update your online journal with your new rent amount from 6 April. If you entered your rent amount before 6 April it can mean your figures are wrong and you will need to do this again.

To make it easier, we’ve created a simple step‑by‑step guide showing exactly what to do (see the comments).

If you’d rather talk it through, you can also pop along to one of our drop‑in sessions across the city, we will be happy to help 🧡

19/04/2026

Eagle-eyed viewers may have spotted that BBC’s One Show used a photograph of our Church as part of their background last night.

We are pleased to say that we beat them to it. The same image has been used for our April monthly update!

19/04/2026

19/04/2026

Anyone for Bowl’s 👇👇👇👇

18/04/2026

Please see if you can pass onto anyone would benefit

Did you see our IGNITE Creative Bursaries are open for applications?

We can provide up to £500 to support young creatives in Sunderland and Washington achieve their creative goals. From singing lessons to filming gear, IGNITE can help young people overcome barriers to achieving their goals.

For more information about our Bursaries, including our eligibility criteria, follow the link below:
👉 www.sunderlandculture.org.uk/ignite-bursary
Applications close 7 May.

The bursaries are generously supported by the Gillian Dickinson Trust and the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation as part of the Culture Start programme.

Culture Start is supported by a £1.2m Place Partnership award from Arts Council England through the National Lottery, and generously funded by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Sir James Knott Trust, the Community Foundation serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland and the Gillian Dickinson Trust.

18/04/2026

Are you registered to vote too?

The deadline to register to vote in the elections on 7 May is 20 April. 🗳️

Register now: https://orlo.uk/zkfOD

18/04/2026

WE love sharing posts showing our positive young people. Why not check out their page to learn more about Toukon Martial Arts

16/04/2026

Just a heads up about a planning proposal for the Cross Keys in Washington Village 👇

It’s currently in our ward — but, thanks 😢to boundary changes, 🥲 it’ll be moving to Washington East Ward after election day. (The pub’s not going anywhere, just the lines on the map.)

If you’re curious, all the details are on the council’s planning portal — just search 26/00729/FUL.

Have a look and see what you think!

'Historic' Washington pub seeks permission for revamp from Sunderland City Council