Michael Dixon is to seek re-election in the forthcoming local election. First elected in 2007, when he joined Robert Oliver as the second Conservative Councillor, Michael is currently Sunderland Conservative’s Housing Spokesman, as well as one of three Conservative Councillors appointed as vice-chair of the Council’s Scrutiny Committees.
Commenting on his selection Michael said, “The vast majority of our work is in the ward which I have to say I enjoy the most as we are able to work for local residents. However I have also tried to make a …

The Vehicle Activated Sign purchased through a Council grant has been installed on Silksworth Road near to Oakfield Court in East Herrington and will be rotated around several local areas. The sign flashes the speed of approaching vehicles and gives a warning to those travelling in excess of the 30 mph speed limit currently in force. Thanks are due to a local resident who campaigned for the sign which should reduce speeding in the vicinity of East Herrington Primary School where a traffic survey recorded a significant number of speeding …

The two nesting island are now in place on the lake at the Silksworth Sports Complex having secured funding from the Council. With attacks on nesting birds continuing throughout the summer it is hoped the new islands will provide a sanctuary during the nesting season.
The campaign to protect the birdlife was organised by residents of Farringdon and the Lakeside Village with the help of the Sunderland Freshwater Angling Club and a petition was signed by many residents across St.Chad’s ward.