- Council Control: Ref UK
- Conservatives 0
- Labour 5
- Liberal Democrats 12
- Green 0
- Reform UK 57
- Other 1
Independent 1. Wearside city (created 1992), with inhabitants known as 'Mackems' deriving from the shipbuilding industry. Also includes Houghton-le-Spring and Washington new town.
Glenn Gibbins (Hylton Castle) was elected for Reform UK under suspension, admitted to the party group in June 2026, but suspended again in July 2026.
Next local elections
2027
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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