Play time

PLAYPARKS in Sunderland East are being transformed as part of Sunderland City Council’s multimillion-pound investment in play. Young people and families in Doxford, Hendon and Millfield are among the thousands to benefit from Play Pathfinder cash. Sunderland City Council is one of only 30 councils in the country to be awarded £2.5million in Play Pathfinder funding. This funding is being used to create 28 new and redeveloped play sites across the city, so young people have an area where they can play, make friends, challenge themselves and have fun, near where they live.

Change your world – one mile at a time

PASSENGERS were treated to an impromptu performance as part of a campaign to get out of their cars.
Over the past few weeks the Go Smarter campaign has been trying to tempt more shoppers and commuters away from their motors and to use more
sustainable transport instead.
The Go Smarter team and various travel advisors have been out in force at Park Lane to offer free advice on public transport, walking, cycling, car clubs and car sharing.

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Hendon
Cllr Thomas Martin Every second Monday of the month, except during August, between 5pm and 5.45pm at Hendon Library. Tel. 0191 565 0911. cllr.thomas.martin@sunderland.gov.uk	Cllr Mary Smith Tel. 0191 528 4924. cllr.mary.smith@sunderland.gov.uk
Cllr Michael Mordey Every first Wednesday of the month, except August, between 3pm and 4pm in the Main Reception, Civic Centre, Sunderland.Tel. 0191 567 2848. cllr.michael.mordey@sunderland.gov.uk
Doxford
Cllr Elizabeth Gibson Every last Thursday in the month, except August and December, between 6pm and 7pm at Doxford Park Community Library.Tel. 0191 521 0086. cllr.elizabeth.gibson@sunderland.gov.uk	Cllr David Errington Every last Thursday in the month, except August and December, between 6pm and 7pm at Doxford Park Community Library. Tel. 0191 521 0556. cllr.david.g.errington@sunderland.gov.uk
Millfield
Cllr Paul Dixon Every first Friday of the month between 10am and 11am at the Community Shop, St. Luke’s Terrace, Pallion.Tel. 0191 551 6322. cllr.paul.dixon@sunderland.gov.uk	Cllr Kevin O’Connor Every fi rst Tuesday of the month between 10am and 11am at The Lansdown Public House, Millfi eld.Tel. 0775 384 2498. cllr.kevin.o’connor@sunderland.gov.uk
Ryhope
Cllr Ross Wares Every first Wednesday of the month (except during August) between 6pm and 7pm at Ryhope Library. Tel. 0191 522 8086cllr.ross.wares@sunderland.gov.uk	Cllr Ellen Bal Every third Wednesday of the month between 4pm and 5pm at Ryhope Library, Black Road. Tel. 0191 564 0963.cllr.ellen.ball@sunderland.gov.uk