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 lease of life’ for former Record Office Building, handed over to Eastern Angles 15th July 2021 The former Record Office premises at Gatacre Road is taking on a new lease of life as it is handed over to theatre company, Eastern Angles. Local News
Suffolk County Council begins procurement process for next Highways Service contract focusing on developing local skills and talent 13th July 2021 Today Suffolk County Council begins the process of finding its next long term Highways Services partner. Local News
Walk through history in LEGO® bricks this summer 12th July 2021 Suffolk Archives is pleased to invite you on a family-friendly journey through famous historical moments, all imagined in LEGO® bricks! Local News
One jab is half a job – why you should get second vaccination 5th July 2021 Men aged between 20 and 49 are being urged by health bosses to ‘finish the job’ and get their second COVID vaccination, as figures showed they lag behind. Local News
Bouygues Energies and Services awarded for street lighting contract 28th June 2021 Contract awarded to upgrade the Street Lighting for Suffolk County Council. Local News
Leaders earmark major investment as part of Suffolk taking its first steps on road to Covid recovery 25th June 2021 A significant investment of £6.238m has been approved to support Suffolk’s long term recovery beyond the Covid-19 pandemic. Local News
Independent review of aspects of Suffolk’s SEND services to be carried out by experts from Lincolnshire 18th June 2021 A multi-agency team from Lincolnshire will carry out an independent review into SEND provision. Local News
Suffolk County Council launches Ipswich’s first Park & Cycle initiative 15th June 2021 Commuters are now welcome to park at Martlesham Park & Ride site for FREE and cycle into Ipswich Town Centre. Local News
Independent review of aspects of Suffolk’s SEND services to be carried out 13th June 2021 The way parents and carers are kept informed of their child’s special educational needs and disability services in Suffolk will be independently reviewed. Local News
More than 19,000 jobs created by Kickstart Scheme 12th November 2020 Today the Chancellor has confirmed that more than 19,000 job placements have been created by our Kickstart Scheme so far – with tens of thousands more expected... National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on the COVID Vaccine in Full 9th November 2020 Read in full the Prime Minister's statement on mass testing progress, the Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine and more. National News
4 Ways this Government is Supporting Businesses this Winter 6th November 2020 Throughout this pandemic, our priority has been clear: to protect lives and livelihoods. The Government’s announcements today will support businesses this... National News
The Prime Minister's COVID-19 Update in Full 5th November 2020 The Prime Minister spoke to the public on the first day of lockdown on our plans to tackle the coronavirus. Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. National News
Supporting our Economy this Winter: Chancellor's Statement in Full 5th November 2020 The Chancellor's Statement to the House on 5 November 2020, on our plans to support our ecnomy this winter as we tackle the virus. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on Coronavirus in Full 2nd November 2020 Read the Prime Minister's statement today on coronavirus in full. National News
