Sunderland has a strong track record of partnership working –agencies were working together long before the official formation of the Sunderland Partnership in 1994. On this website you will find information on partnership working ,the partnership’s vision for the future and our progress.

Our shared vision…

The Sunderland Partnership has a shared vision to create a better future for everyone in Sunderland...partners are committed to making Sunderland a welcoming, internationally recognised city where people have the opportunity to fulfil their aspirations for a healthy, safe and prosperous future.

This long-term vision for Sunderland is set out in the Sunderland Strategy 2008-2025 which sets out our aims and key areas of work in more detail.

Click here to view the Sunderland Strategy.

Moving towards the vision…
Whilst the Sunderland Strategy sets out the long-term vision for the city, the Local Area Agreement (LAA) 2008-2011 sets out the short-term focus for partnership activity and resource allocation.

The LAA builds on extensive consultation and includes the issues residents are concerned about. The issues relevant to businesses, partners from all sectors and many others are also taken into account. Click here to view the Local Area Agreement