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
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News