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
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
