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 to be included in Government's UK Gigabit Broadband programme 19th March 2021 Suffolk is set to be included in its £5 billion strategy to deliver next generation, gigabit-capable broadband to the entire country. Local News
Suffolk launches Quiet Lanes for residents to enjoy as lockdown eases 16th March 2021 Just two weeks away from being able to meet others outdoors, Suffolk County Council is encouraging residents to explore more of the beautiful countryside... Local News
Thanking WI bakers for supporting the Covid vaccine effort 11th March 2021 The Women's Institute (WI) have been praised for providing vaccination center staff with supplies of delicious baked goods. Local News
Suffolk County Council secures £3.1M for building decarbonisation initiative 9th March 2021 Suffolk County Council has been successful in gaining over £3M of funding for decarbonisation projects. Local News
Suffolk criminal exploitation initiative extended after success 9th March 2021 An additional £1.4million has been awarded to extend a successful initiative that supports young people in or at risk of criminal exploitation. Local News
Breaking down the barriers to accessing digital care services in Suffolk communities 5th March 2021 We're committed to providing accessible local care support services to help residents continue to live independently in their own homes. Local News
Over 98% of pupils receive a place at one of their preferred Secondary Schools on National Offer Day 1st March 2021 98.16% of pupils received a place at one of their Preferred Secondary Schools in Suffolk. Local News
Suffolk County Council's cabinet confirms its support for Freeport East 24th February 2021 The cabinet of the county council has confirmed its support for the creation of a new Freeport (Freeport East). Local News
"The end really is in sight now," - County Council Leader responds to latest lockdown easing announcement 23rd February 2021 The Leader of Suffolk County Council has responded to the latest lockdown easing announcement from the Prime Minister. Local News
Our 2020 Spending Review Delivers on the Priorities of the British People 25th November 2020 We are providing £280 billion to get our country through coronavirus. Rishi Sunak’s 2020 Spending Review sets out how. National News
The Spending Review 2020 in Full 25th November 2020 Read and watch the Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s 2020 Spending Review in full. National News
Amanda Milling: 'We’re delivering our manifesto promises against the odds' 24th November 2020 Amanda Milling, Chairman of the Conservative Party, talks about how we're delivering on our 2019 Manifesto pledges against the odds. National News
Our COVID Winter Plan 23rd November 2020 During this period of national restrictions, our COVID Winter Plan will the NHS, keeps children in school and lets the economy get moving again. National News
Our largest boost to our Nation’s Defence in a Generation 19th November 2020 We’re delivering a funding boost of over £24 billion for our nation’s defence. Ensuring we keep our nation safe from the evolving international threats we face. National News
Our Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution 18th November 2020 Today, the Prime Minister has outlined his ten-point plan to bring about a green industrial revolution, creating 250,000 jobs and helping us to build back... National News
