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
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
Amanda Milling: ‘The PM still has support of Red Wall despite locking down the North’ 19th September 2020 Amanda Milling, chairwoman of the Conservative party, is wincing at the memory of being a government whip at the height of last year’s parliamentary paralysis... National News
Independent Investigation into Discrimination reaches second phase 18th September 2020 The Independent Investigation into Discrimination within the Conservative party reaches its second phase: the public call for evidence. National News
Prime Minister’s statement on protecting the Union: Speech in Full 14th September 2020 The Prime Minister sets out the case for the Internal Market Bill, which would secure free trade inside of the United Kingdom once we exit the transition period... National News
UK and Japan agree historic free trade agreement 14th September 2020 This deal will boost trade between our two countries by £15.2 billion, creating jobs and delivering new opportunities across every part of the United Kingdom. National News
