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
Meet Amanda Milling, our new Co-Chairman 24th February 2020 I’m Amanda Milling – MP for Cannock Chase and the new Co-Chairman of the Conservative Party. My job is to help to deliver on the people’s priorities. National News
Employment hits record high 18th February 2020 New jobs figures today show that employment is at a record high – with more people in work than ever before –and unemployment is at its lowest since 1974. National News
We're Investing in Infrastructure across our Country 11th February 2020 When we came to office we promised to unite and level up, spreading opportunity across the whole United Kingdom. National News
Watch the Prime Minister's Address to the Nation 31st January 2020 Watch the Prime Minister's fireside address to the nation, about our future outside of the European Union, here. Find it here before anywhere else. National News
The biggest police funding boost for a decade 24th January 2020 Yesterday we announced the biggest increase in funding for the police in a decade, meaning more officers tackling crime and keeping people safe. National News
The UK's First Veterans Railcard 22nd January 2020 We're delivering the Veterans Railcard this year, which will open up more opportunities for them and help to improve the lives of their families by giving them... National News
