Key information
Role: Leader of Sunderland City Council
Memberships: Cabinet
Council: Sunderland
Page last updated 03-10-2024
Cllr Mordley was first elected to the council to represent Hendon ward in May 2008. Prior to becoming Leader, he held a number of positions including Cabinet Member for City Services and Deputy Leader of the Council.
He represents the council and city on a number of bodies and organisations including the North East Combined Authority where he is portfolio holder for Finance and Investment and Chair of the Finance and Investment Board. He is also a member of the Key Cities group executive as portfolio holder for Finance, Infrastructure and Investment.
Cllr Mordey is focused on ensuring that no one and no place is left behind as Sunderland continues its ambitious transformation through proactive regeneration and investment.
He is passionate about connecting residents to all of the opportunities being created, as the council works alongside its partners in all sectors to build a city where everyone is proud to belong and can realise their full potential.
Read more about Michael Mordley on the Sunderland City Council website