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
We’re ending low pay in work 3rd October 2019 People’s hard work and talents should be rewarded fairly. That has long been a key principle of Conservative government.We have made huge strides in the last... National News
This was what the Prime Minister said live at Conference 2nd October 2019 It’s great to be here in Manchester at the best attended conference for years, and I gather there was quite a lively mood last night in the hotel bars.And I... National News
Why we're ending Automatic Early Release for violent & sexual offenders 1st October 2019 The worst offenders should serve most of their sentence in prison. They should not be released after serving just half of their sentence automatically. National News
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
