Thirty years ago, Sunderland secured city status, a reflection of the shared hope and ambition of its<br />three component boroughs.<br />In the years that have followed, the city has demonstrated its collective strength, transforming from a<br />place of heavy industry to a weightless world of tech, trading mining for motor manufacturing and<br />shipbuilding for service centres. And with industrial change, the city’s fortunes are transforming.<br />Sunderland is evolving into a vibrant, dynamic, healthy smart city – a place where people can realise<br />their potential and enjoy a fulfilling life with access to world-class amenities, experiences and<br />opportunities.
