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
Corbyn’s new high street tax will clobber local shops 6th December 2019 Labour’s plans for a new ‘land value tax’ will clobber high streets and town centres. National News
Boris Johnson wins the BBC Leaders’ Debate 6th December 2019 Tonight, Jeremy Corbyn once again demonstrated an abject failure of leadership. His repeated unwillingness to set out a clear position on Brexit means he has no... National News
Get Britain out of neutral: Conservatives launch new billboard 6th December 2019 The Conservative Party launched a new billboard today, Get Britain out of neutral. The poster was launched at sites in London, Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham... National News
Revealed: Labour’s plan to let criminals avoid prison 5th December 2019 Labour’s policy to scrap prison sentences of under six months would lead to a surge of offenders on our streets, risking public safety. National News
The first 100 days of a Conservative majority government and the choice before the British people 4th December 2019 Our Conservative plan for getting Brexit done so that we can unleash Britain's potential is in stark contrast to the gridlock, dither, delay and uncertainty of... National News
Exposed: Labour plot with RMT behind rail strike chaos 3rd December 2019 Rail union leaders and the Labour Party have boasted that they are "working together" to "bring down" the government at this month's election through a campaign... National News