Sunderland City Council

Sunderland City Council is the local government authority for the City of Sunderland in Tyne and Wear, North East England. It is responsible for providing a range of public services including education, housing, social care, and waste management. The council is based at the Civic Centre in Sunderland and is led by the Mayor of Sunderland, who is currently Ian Mullen. The council has a budget of around £250 million and employs around 5,000 staff. It is a member of the Local Government Association and the Core Cities Group. The council was created in 1974 as a result of the Local Government Act 1972, which reorganised local government in England and Wales. It is a unitary authority, which means that it is responsible for all local government services in its area. The council is made up of 75 councillors, who are elected by the people of Sunderland every four years. The council is led by a leader and cabinet, who are chosen from among the councillors. The leader of the council is currently Coun. Graeme Miller. The council is responsible for a wide range of services, including: * Education - The council is responsible for providing primary and secondary education in Sunderland. It runs 68 primary schools, 15 secondary schools, and 1 special school. * Housing - The council is responsible for providing housing for people in need in Sunderland. It owns and manages around 25,000 homes. * Social care - The council is responsible for providing social care services to people in Sunderland. These services include support for older people, people with disabilities, and people with mental health problems. * Waste management - The council is responsible for collecting and disposing of waste in Sunderland. It runs a weekly refuse collection service and a fortnightly recycling collection service. The council is committed to working with its partners to make Sunderland a better place to live, work, and visit. It has a number of priorities, including: * Creating a strong and vibrant economy * Improving the quality of life for residents * Protecting the environment The council is working hard to achieve these priorities and is committed to making Sunderland a great place to live, work, and visit.

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