- Council Control: Lab
- Conservatives 9
- Labour 49
- Liberal Democrats 12
- Green 1
- Other 3
- Vacant 1
Independent 3. Wearside city (created 1992), with inhabitants known as 'Mackems' deriving from the shipbuilding industry. Also includes Houghton-le-Spring and Washington new town.
Washington West has a vacant seat (held by Labour). Fiona Miller (Washington East) moved from Labour to Green Party in March 2026. Ian McKinley (Hetton) moved from Reform UK to Independent in February 2026, having gained a seat from Labour in Hetton at a byelection on 27 November.
Next local elections
2026
Election cycle
Thirds
Local authority type
Metrop
Address
Burdon Road, Sunderland SR2 7DN
Phone
0191 553 1000
Website
http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£2197.14
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