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
New Suffolk campaign asks ‘What’s It Worth?’ to keep virus safe this winter 5th November 2021 People asked what motivates them to follow the actions that best reduce the spread of Covid-19 and other viruses this winter. Local News
Planning permission granted for new recycling centre in Haverhill 3rd November 2021 Plans to build a new recycling centre in Haverhill have been approved. Local News
Extra COVID-19 support heading to Suffolk 30th October 2021 Public health bosses in Suffolk have welcomed the Government’s commitment to provide extra resources to help fight COVID-19 in the county. Local News
500th independent journey made by young people and adults with SEND 22nd October 2021 Students with special educational needs and disabilities have completed more than 500 journeys on public transport after taking part in travel training. The... Local News
Suffolk County Council pledges to take its outstanding Sizewell concerns to the Secretary of State and the Government 15th October 2021 As the Sizewell C Examination draws to a close, Suffolk County Council has set out in its final response. Local News
Suffolk businesses work hard to ensure we achieve net zero carbon by 2030 13th October 2021 Creating the Greenest County Awards 2021 sponsors show how they are making a difference. Local News
Cabinet backs £50 million bid to boost Suffolk bus services 12th October 2021 A £50 million bid to transform bus services in Suffolk has been backed by county councillors. Local News
MPs from Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex and County Councillors, unite to protect the countryside and communities from the worst impacts of new pylons and cables 12th October 2021 The Off Shore Electricity Grid Task Force (OffSET) has been set up to review and respond to the Government’s Offshore Network Transmission Review (OTNR). Local News
Managing Suffolk’s Highways 7th October 2021 By Councillor Paul West, Cabinet Member for Operational Highways. Local News
4 million more people in work 17th July 2023 4 Million more people in work – the Conservatives are growing the economy. National News
Delivering on your priorities: Growing the economy with our biggest trade deal since Brexit 31st March 2023 Joining the CPTPP is a massive boost, growing our economy, as we deliver on your priorities. National News
BUDGET23: Your priorities are our priorities 15th March 2023 BUDGET23 is a budget for growth. Find out how we're growing the economy, halving inflation and reducing debt here. National News
Levelling up by protecting our security: AUKUS submarine deal signed 14th March 2023 Our new AUKUS agreement will protect our security and level up through the new jobs and submarines created. National News
Growing the economy by protecting security 13th March 2023 We're investing £5 billion in defence to protect our economy's growth. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2023 Find out about our achievements for Women, to wish all women a very happy International Women’s Day. National News
