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
Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharge for non-UK residents to make housing fairer 22nd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce a higher rate of stamp duty for those buying property who are not UK tax residents. National News
More homes, more homeowners, and a better deal for renters under the Conservatives 21st November 2019 The Conservatives are today setting out how a Conservative majority government would deliver more houses, help more people buy their own home and deliver a... National News
Boris Johnson: I will cut taxes for working people 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority Government will cut taxes for millions of working people on low and middle incomes, the Prime Minister has announced. National News
Get Brexit done to support British farmers 20th November 2019 The Conservatives are committing today to protect funding for British farmers, enabling them to take full advantage of the opportunities of Brexit. National News
We are committed to securing justice for victims 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce an ambitious package of measures to support the victims of crime, the party has announced today. National News
Boris Johnson won the first Leaders' Debate 20th November 2019 Tonight Boris Johnson set out the choice facing voters at this election – a majority Government that can get Brexit done so the country can move on, or yet... National News