Local Conservatives have been very encouraged to note the success of the Chancellor’s, Rishi Sunak’s, Eat Out to Help Out scheme, which altogether saw, within the borough of Sunderland, 228,000 meals claimed,  182 establishments signing-up to it, with, in total, over £1.3m being claimed by the re

Commenting on the suspension of former Mayor and Hendon Ward Councillor, Lynda Scanlan, from the Labour Group on Sunderland City Council, Conservative Leader Antony Mullen said:

The Sunderland Conservatives are shocked and appalled by local MP and Shadow Veterans Minister Sharon Hodgson’s call for the government to halt their attempts to pass the Overseas Operations Bill.

Sunderland’s Conservative opposition has urged the ruling Labour Group on the Council to put politics aside and focus their efforts on the city’s post-pandemic recovery. 

Sunderland's Conservatives have announced a city-wide litter pick plan as part of Keep Britain Tidy's Great British September Clean.

The Sunderland Conservatives have welcomed the Government’s recently announced planning white paper.

Barnes Ward councillor, Antony Mullen, has called for immediate action to tackle anti-social behaviour in the Barnes Park area following a recent spike in residents’ complaints.

Following a number of complaints from residents regarding litter and anti-social behaviour in Middle Herrington Park, Councillors Dominic McDonough and William Blackett have brought together the police and council to try and improve the situation.

Conservative Local Election Candidate Simon Ayre has been out in Hendon finding out about Policing in the ward.

Simon was greatly impressed with the hard work and dedication of local officers and the fantastic impact they have in this community.

Cllr Josh McKeith, Cllr Shirley Leadbitter and local campaigner Sam Johnston are aware of several issues in the Roker Marina area - and have forwarded their concerns to council officers.

Cllr Josh McKeith said: