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
Delivering the change people voted for 29th November 2019 The Prime Minister today set out his Brexit roadmap, explaining how a Conservative majority Government will unleash the benefits of getting Brexit done. National News
Boris asked people their honest opinions about Brexit 29th November 2019 Brexit is the biggest issue facing Britain at this election. National News
Less safe, more strain, fewer opportunities – new analysis reveals what will happen to your child’s education under Corbyn 29th November 2019 New analysis has revealed the true threat of Corbyn’s Labour to our country’s schools. National News
Only the Conservatives will protect standards in our schools 28th November 2019 A Conservative majority government will give Ofsted greater powers and more money to improve discipline in classrooms and bolster school standards, under new... National News
Ed Miliband falsely claiming to back Brexit to his leave voting constituents 28th November 2019 On the day it emerged that Labour are relaunching their general election campaign strategy to focus on leave voting areas, it can be revealed that their former... National News
Conservatives to launch new plan to tackle addiction 28th November 2019 A Conservative majority Government will launch a new initiative to drive down drug related deaths and tackle addiction head on, Health Secretary Matt Hancock... National News
