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 County Council approves extra £20m investment in highway drainage and footpaths 7th December 2021 Cabinet members have committed an extra £20 million over the next three years into further improving Suffolk’s highway drainage systems and footpaths. Local News
Katch electric taxi bus service now running to Snape Maltings 6th December 2021 One of Suffolk’s most popular destinations is in easy to reach without needing a car following the extension to electric taxi bus service Katch. Local News
Suffolk lends its support to White Ribbon Campaign 25th November 2021 Organisations across Suffolk wore their white ribbon with pride this afternoon, as the county began 16 days of action to help end domestic abuse Local News
#AllMenCan help make the change this White Ribbon Day 23rd November 2021 By Councillor Andrew Reid, Cabinet Member for Public Health, Public Protection and Communities. Local News
Share your thoughts on prioritising future County Council Services as part of planning the 2022/23 budget 19th November 2021 Public consultation launched to find out where people place their priorities and thoughts on how council funds its services. Local News
Launch of public consultation over housing scheme for Mildenhall 16th November 2021 A public consultation into proposals by Suffolk County Council to build a new community of more than 1,000 homes to the west of Mildenhall has begun. Local News
We must put the planet first - its future really is hanging by a thread 16th November 2021 By Councillor Richard Rout, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Environment Local News
We can all do our bit as pressure on hospitals reaches critical levels 12th November 2021 By Matthew Hicks, Leader of Suffolk County Council. Local News
Suffolk County Council investing £12.8m to decarbonise its buildings 9th November 2021 Properties, including fire stations and libraries, will receive investment as the council continues to drive its ambition to be Net Zero by 2030. Local News
Conservative Co-Chairman announces new headquarters in the North 3rd October 2020 The Conservative Party will open a new headquarters in Leeds to reinforce our commitment to the people of the North. National News
Black History Month 2020 1st October 2020 Celebrating the impact of black people on global culture and society. National News
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak on the Winter Economy Plan 24th September 2020 The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak has today launched his Winter Economy Plan, our economic response to the Coronavirus pandemic for the coming winter... National News
Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in full 23rd September 2020 Read the Prime Minister’s Statement as delivered on new measures to tackle the Coronavirus, delivered on 22 September 2020. National News
Here’s the Government’s new measures to tackle coronavirus 23rd September 2020 We are introducing new restrictions in England, to suppress the disease, and minimise damage to lives and livelihoods. National News
"Out of touch": 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their Conference 23rd September 2020 Read about the top 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their 2020 Conference. National News