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
Labour’s NHS policy descends into chaos 13th November 2019 Labour’s own research into shorter working hours has warned that a 35 hour week would hit hospitals and cause staff shortages. National News
12 Questions to Boris Johnson 12th November 2019 Boris Johnson's funny moments come up a lot in his general election broadcast, but the message is clear. National News
Only the Conservatives can be trusted to deliver jobs 12th November 2019 Since we came into office, we have fixed Labour’s mess and broken employment records.The number of people in full-time jobs is at a record high; we’ve taken the... National News
10 ways Labour would wreck our economy 12th November 2019 A Corbyn government means wasteful spending that would wreck the economy and dangerous plans to seize control of private businesses – at huge expense to the... National News
Workers to lose a month’s wages in higher taxes to pay for Corbyn’s reckless spending plans 12th November 2019 New research reveals that Labour’s reckless spending plans could hand an additional £2,400 bill to every taxpayer every year if Jeremy Corbyn becomes Prime... National News
Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party can't be trusted on national security 11th November 2019 Just like they haven’t been able to decide on Brexit, Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party can’t be trusted not to dither on fundamental matters of national security... National News
