📣 Final call to submit a name for the new city landmark 🌉 A group representing different communities will compile a final shortlist and residents will be asked to vote on an overall winner 🤩 Simply click the link by 5pm today (21 April) 👉🏼 orlo.uk/u56QZ

THANK YOU to everyone who submitted a name suggestion for our new city landmark 🌉 We have been inundated with suggestions Over the coming weeks a group representing different communities in the city will compile a final shortlist for residents to vote Watch this space 👀

Have your say on our latest plans for the redevelopment of High Street West. A public exhibition event will be held at Keel Square Pavilion on 6 and 7 May 2025 between 12noon and 6pm or you can visit orlo.uk/OXnBJ to complete a short questionnaire by 11 May 2025.

Careers fair, Tech Talent Live 2025 👇🏽 📍 Sunderland City Hall on Wednesday 18 June📍 Discover career and training opportunities and pathways for the future, bringing together tech and digital businesses from across the region 👍🏼 More info - orlo.uk/xUDQ0

A NEW milestone Riverside Sunderland as public realm improvements progress 🏗️ Esh Construction, has built the first phase of a new public thoroughfare providing improved access to the Stadium of Light, Sheepfolds Stables and the River Wear Read more - orlo.uk/qtQs8

The appointment of Vistry Group as the preferred developer of the new Sheepfolds neighbourhood at Riverside Sunderland announced 🥳 With a variety of bespoke, high quality townhouses, duplexes and apartments being developed 🏚️ 🤝🏼 🏡 Read more here -orlo.uk/EB7ZA

Resident or business passionate about tech? 🎧 Get involved in #TechNExt25, the North East’s largest tech festival! 📱 Book your tickets 👉 orlo.uk/GT9yI

Voting opens for naming new city landmark ! 🏗️ Our stunning new Wear Footbridge is almost ready for its official name 🎉 Your choices are: 1. Keel Crossing 2. Wear Crossing 3. Beacon Bridge 🗳️ Cast your vote here: orlo.uk/9JKeq

Essential preparatory works will be carried out on the New Wear Footbridge to prepare the bridge deck for waterproofing. Works will commence on Monday 2 June and will take place between 4pm and 10pm for a one-week period. For more information please visit sunderlandcitycouncil.info/3FxCJmS

Calling tech businesses in Sunderland! 📣 Join over 3,000 like-minded people from across the North East and beyond in celebrating the best of the region’s tech scene. Secure your #TechNExt25 tickets today! 👉🏼 orlo.uk/jGFyP

⏰ Last chance to vote! ⏰ We've received over 4,000 votes already 🎉 Final three names: 1. Keel Crossing, 2. Wear Crossing 3. Beacon Bridge 🗳️ Cast your vote here - orlo.uk/aq8vt Let’s name this bridge together 🧡 🔗 Find out more here - orlo.uk/bCMu4

🚢 Sunderland’s new footbridge has a name: Keel Crossing! 🌉 Chosen by public vote, it honours our shipbuilding legacy & connects the Keel Line to Riverside Sunderland regeneration. A step into the future – and a matchday game-changer! ❤️🤍 #KeelCrossing #Sunderland

Essential preparatory works will be carried out on Keel Crossing to prepare the bridge deck for waterproofing. Due to heavy rain, work will now continue until Friday 12 June between 4pm and 10pm. For more information please visit orlo.uk/LGG3A orlo.uk/377EJ

Tree planting begins as Riverside Park starts to bloom 🌳 The first 14 of 88 trees have been planted on the western edge of Kingsley Gardens, with species including Acer campestre, Prunus Avium (Plena) and Carpinus Betulus) trees. 🌱 🌿 🌳 Read more - orlo.uk/sToKo

The final finishes have been applied to the Housing Innovation & Construction Skills Academy (HICSA) at Riverside Sunderland 👷🏽‍♀️ 👷‍♂️ The building will now be handed over to Sunderland College, part of Education Partnership North East Read more - orlo.uk/M52kq

Check out the recent drone images detailing the progress on Keel Crossing 📹 Parapet and the installation of the waterproofing layer is complete and the expansion joints and surface drainage has commenced 🌉 orlo.uk/p79xV

Hosting a meeting or special event? City Hall at Riverside Sunderland has lots of options From a business meeting to a wedding celebration, rooms are fully customisable and catering can be arranged View the brochure 👉🏼 orlo.uk/JhuzR #Meetings #Events #celebrations

Say "I do" in City Hall The Mayor's Parlour has the wow factor for You, your partner and up to 80 guests (including children) 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 📍 Please be aware that couples are responsible for dressing the room 📍 View the brochure or enquire about dates 👇🏼 orlo.uk/s4ZxZ

Hosting a meeting or special event? City Hall at Riverside Sunderland has lots of options From a business meeting to a wedding celebration, rooms are fully customisable and catering can be arranged View the brochure 👉🏼 orlo.uk/0XwvZ #Meetings #Events #celebrations

The new VELUX Skills Academy will be co-located within the Housing Innovation and Construction Skills Academy (HICSA) at Riverside Sunderland - a purpose-built, state-of-the-art training facility managed by Sunderland College.