Suffolk County Council motion slams Labour government’s cuts to Winter Fuel Payments as Green Party councillors abstain from critical vote Thursday, 17 October, 2024 Suffolk County Council today (17th of October) backed a motion proposed by the Leader of the Council, Cllr Matthew Hicks, condemning the Labour government’s decision to slash Winter Fuel Payments, a move that will leave over 177,000 of the county’s most vulnerable pensioners in a state of uncertainty as they face rising energy costs this winter. The Conservative-run Council has demanded the... Local News
Suffolk cements commitment to keeping its communities safe 7th February 2022 A new strategy outlining how Suffolk will address Violence Against Women and Girls has been published today. Local News
Public consultation launched on walking and cycling scheme in Sudbury 3rd February 2022 Members of the public can have their say on a Suffolk County Council proposal to improve walking and cycling in Sudbury. Local News
It’s Time to Talk about Mental Health 1st February 2022 Column Piece by Councillor Andrew Reid, Cabinet Member for Public Health, Public Protection and Communities Local News
Warm Homes Suffolk Fund to heat up cold homes this winter 27th January 2022 Residents can cut energy costs and reduce their carbon Local News
Council’s Net Zero ambitions aim high with first-ever full carbon budget and biodiversity commitment 24th January 2022 Suffolk County Council has published proposals for its first-ever full carbon budget, as it strives to be a Net Zero organisation by 2030. Local News
New bridge opens in Mildenhall 21st January 2022 The community in Mildenhall is celebrating the opening of Mallards (Old Lock) Bridge. Local News
Keeping Suffolk safe from scams 18th January 2022 By Councillor Andrew Reid, Cabinet Member for Public Health, Public Protection and Communities. Local News
Council prepares budgets for its finances and the environment 12th January 2022 Column by Councillor Richard Rout, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Environment Local News
Children’s services and adult care at the heart of Suffolk County Council’s new budget plans 30th December 2021 Suffolk County Council has outlined how it plans to spend money on public services in 2022/23. Local News
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
How our Culture Recovery Fund is Supporting the Arts 14th October 2020 The Culture Secretary has announced £257 million to help save theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England, protecting both jobs and... National News
Boris Johnson’s Update on tackling coronavirus 12th October 2020 We must act now to control the spread of the virus and protect the NHS, so we can keep cancer treatments, elective surgeries and other vital diagnostic services... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020 speeches 7th October 2020 See speeches from Virtual Conservative Party Conference 2020 outlining how we will build back better from the pandemic. National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 4 6th October 2020 This Government is working night and day to repel coronavirus. And we'll succeed due to the energy and self-sacrifice of the British people. And as we recover... National News
Boris Johnson: Read the Prime Minister’s Keynote Speech in full 6th October 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson on how the Conservative Party will get us to Build Back Better from coronavirus and how he will be leading a green industrial... National News