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
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
