Over the past weeks, our campaign to Save the National Glass Centre has grown from a shared concern into a powerful, united movement—one that has been strengthened every single day by your voices, your presence, and your unwavering belief that this iconic place must remain at the heart of Sunderland’s cultural life. We want to thank every one of you who has stood with us, both in person and online. Your commitment is the reason this campaign has momentum, visibility, and hope.
A Night That Made History
On Wednesday 19th November, more than 120 supporters braved the stormy weather to attend the open meeting at City Hall. The turnout was nothing short of inspiring. It was a clear demonstration that the people of Sunderland care deeply about the future of the National Glass Centre—enough to show up, speak up, and stand together.
The presentation delivered by our campaign team was thorough, well-evidenced, and transparent. It laid out the complex challenges surrounding the future of the Centre in a way that was accessible and honest, and it showed—beyond any doubt—that there are better choices than simply letting the NGC slip away.
Council leader Michael Mordey listened carefully throughout the meeting. Yet, despite the strength of evidence and the passion in the room, he appeared unmoved. That makes our next steps even more vital.
Taking the Fight Forward
In response to the meeting, our remarkable campaigner CB has put together two crucial documents to help every one of us take action:
- An open letter that supporters can share widely
- A specially crafted action list for the council leader
Both documents are available for download here. Please share them, sign them, send them—every message counts. Every signature counts. Every voice counts.
Together, We Are Impossible to Ignore
The future of the National Glass Centre is far too important to leave to quiet decisions behind closed doors. Our city deserves transparency, creativity, ambition—and above all, respect for the cultural institutions that shape who we are.
Thank you for continuing to show up. Thank you for speaking out. Thank you for believing that Sunderland deserves to keep its world-class centre of creativity, education, and innovation.
This campaign is far from over—but with your support, it is stronger than ever. Keep sharing. Keep talking. Keep pushing. Together, we will make sure that the National Glass Centre’s light does not go out.
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