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
Suffolk Archives launches new Escape Room series and wider events programme 1st June 2021 Suffolk Archives' brand-new Escape Room series kicks off on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 June 2021. Local News
Suffolk County Council leader vows to “build back better, stronger and greener” after COVID 27th May 2021 Protecting vulnerable residents, strengthening Suffolk’s economy and a strong focus on the environment are at the heart of council's new priorities. Local News
Discover something new with Suffolk Walking Festival 2021 20th May 2021 Suffolk’s Walking Festival returns in 2021 for its 14th instalment, but this year as the very first Virtual Suffolk Walking Festival. Local News
A new electric taxi-bus service launches in East Suffolk 13th May 2021 Suffolk County Council launches Katch, a new sustainable, electric taxi-bus service in the East of the county. Local News
New cycle parking installed thanks to Government’s Active Travel Fund 12th May 2021 Four new cycle parking stands have been installed in Hadleigh town as a result of the Government’s Active Travel Fund to help make cycling safer and easier. Local News
Suffolk Conservatives Launch 2021 County Council Manifesto 26th March 2021 Suffolk Conservatives have today launched their manifesto for the 2021 Suffolk County Council elections. Matthew Hicks, leader of Suffolk Conservatives, and the... Local News
Healing woods and spaces to play an important role in Suffolk’s mental health 24th March 2021 90% of respondents strongly support the idea of establishing ‘healing woods’ in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Local News
100,000 trees planted as part of ambitious council scheme 23rd March 2021 100,000 trees have been planted in just five months, since Suffolk County Council committed £228,000 from its Suffolk 2020 Fund to protect biodiversity. Local News
Lowestoft’s Gull Wing officially marks the start of construction 22nd March 2021 The start of construction work on Lowestoft’s Gull Wing has been formally marked today (22 March 2021) Local News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News
How we are supporting small businesses during COVID-19 19th March 2020 We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times. National News
This Government’s response to coronavirus so far 16th March 2020 Coronavirus is the worst public health crisis for a generation. Here is how this Government is tackling it. National News
How our 2020 Budget delivers for Small Businesses 13th March 2020 This Budget delivers on our promises to support British businesses, fulfils promises made in our manifesto, and gets things done. National News
Everything you need to know about the 2020 Budget 11th March 2020 Our budget delivers for the British people, levelling up our economy and delivering on our manifesto pledges. Here’s what you need to know about the 2020 budget... National News
Everything you need to know about the 2020 Budget 11th March 2020 Our budget delivers for the British people, levelling up our economy and delivering on our manifesto pledges. Here’s what you need to know about the 2020 budget... National News
