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Sunderland City Council provides leadership for the city of Sunderland and surrounding metropolitan borough, with dedicated services to support residents and local businesses.
The council provides more than 800 different services to improve the quality of life for all residents in the city. Working with local residents, businesses, public sector partners and the voluntary and community sector on a daily basis, the council strives to create the best conditions for everyone in the city to be healthy, safe and successful.
Staff across various specialist directorates are key to delivering real change in the city for a bright and prosperous future.