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
We’re giving police officers Tasers to combat assault 29th September 2019 Senseless violence has blighted our streets for far too long.Over recent weeks, we have seen police officers attacked while simply doing their jobs. And... National News
We’re bringing shipbuilding back to the UK 29th September 2019 The Prime Minister announced that new warships for the Royal Navy will be built in the UK.This will secure thousands of jobs for people at British shipyards and... National News
6 things to know about our huge hospital building programme 29th September 2019 We want to make sure that the NHS is delivering for patients across England. So at the beginning of Conservative Party Conference, Health Secretary Matt Hancock... National News
4 ways we’re expanding UK animal rights 29th September 2019 As we leave the European Union and get Brexit done, we will not only maintain but enhance animal welfare standards, placing us in a strong position to lead the... National News
8 fantastic fringe events at Conservative Party Conference 29th September 2019 Conservative Party Conference is a fantastic event every year. However, when there are so many events taking place, it can be overwhelming for new attendees.So... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2019: Everything you need to know 29th September 2019 Now that Conservative Party Conference is upon us, we have put together everything you need to know. From the key events and who is attending to where you can... National News
