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
Update from the Prime Minister on our fight against the coronavirus 28th May 2020 The Prime Minister's speech on 28th May 2020, about the country's fight against coronavirus. National News
Test and Trace for Coronavirus launches today across England 28th May 2020 From 9am today, the new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England - helping us to keep the virus under control while carefully and safely lifting... National News
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
