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
Lowestoft’s Gull Wing secures Government approval, work to start in the new year 25th November 2020 Construction of Lowestoft’s Gull Wing bridge will get underway early in 2021, following final approval of the scheme on Wednesday 25 November by the Government. Local News
Council announces £228,000 for tree-planting, protecting hedgerows, and verges across Suffolk 30th October 2020 Suffolk’s natural environment will receive investment for tree-planting, restoring hedgerows, and improving roadside verges for wildlife. £228,000 from the... Local News
A message from Councillor Matthew Hicks, Leader of Suffolk County Council, on free school meals 29th October 2020 While Suffolk County Council is not providing the Government-funded vouchers to schools for Free School Meals over this half term week, we are supporting... Local News
Council leader hails action on the environment, roads and housing, despite COVID-19 challenges 22nd October 2020 COVID-19 has not stopped Suffolk County Council from protecting Suffolk’s natural environment the council’s leader said on 22 October. In his third executive... Local News
The Hold welcomes first visitors and opens inaugural exhibition 6th October 2020 Monday 28 September saw the public able to access The Hold, Suffolk’s flagship new heritage facility on Ipswich Waterfront. This versatile new building will be... Local News
Council announces £300,000 for electric vehicle charging points in rural Suffolk 29th September 2020 100 fast charging points for electric vehicles will be installed in rural parts of the county by Suffolk County Council. The council will be reaching out to... Local News
Have your say on a new political map for Suffolk County Council 28th September 2020 New boundaries are being proposed for council divisions in Suffolk County Council. Local News
County Council unable to support plans for Sizewell C 23rd September 2020 Suffolk County Council has stated it cannot support EDF Energy’s plans for Sizewell C in its current form. A report, and accompanying supporting documents... Local News
Lowestoft Third Crossing officially named as project is given final green light 25th August 2020 Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet has unanimously approved the building of the Lake Lothing Third Crossing in Lowestoft, now officially named as Gull Wing by... 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
