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 celebrates 1,000 miles of newly surfaced roads 7th August 2020 Suffolk Highways has completed its 1,000th resurfaced mile, following the Council’s commitment to relay new road surfaces on a quarter of Suffolk’s road network... Local News
Growth should not be a dirty word 31st July 2020 Discussions around climate change are not reserved for the national or international stage. All of us have a responsibility to do what we can to lessen our... Opinions
Council proposes unprecedented environmental plans in response to climate emergency 20th July 2020 In response to its declaration of a climate emergency, Suffolk County Council aims to lead the way with an unparalleled range of activities and policy changes... Local News
Vans, trailers and trade waste now accepted at nine of Suffolk’s recycling centres 2nd July 2020 As of 1 July 2020, people with vans, trailers and trade waste can now book to visit nine of Suffolk's 11 recycling centres. All visitors will need to pre-book... Local News
New plan sets out how Suffolk will prevent and respond to COVID-19 outbreak 30th June 2020 A plan which sets out how Suffolk would prevent and respond to a localised outbreak of COVID-19 was published on 30 June. Local News
First business benefits from council’s free solar panel scheme 29th June 2020 A Lowestoft-based charity is the first organisation to benefit from free solar panels, as part of Suffolk County Council’s Renewable Energy Fund. Nirvana Health... Local News
Joint statement from Sizewell C Joint Local Authorities Group – acceptance of DCO 24th June 2020 In a joint statement, published on 24 June, East Suffolk Council and Suffolk County Council outlined that, whilst EDF Energy has formally met the legal... Local News
Looking after the vulnerable is top priority 23rd June 2020 Nationally the focus of Covid-19 within the care sector has been on care homes. In Suffolk, we recognise that the experience is the same in all care settings... Opinions
More booking slots released following successful re-opening of Suffolk’s recycling centres 28th May 2020 On Thursday 14 May, all of Suffolk’s 11 recycling centre sites re-opened on an appointment only basis. Since then, 95% of all slots have been booked. This... Local News
Our plan for the economy 3rd October 2022 Kwasi Kwarteng outlined our plan to grow the economy. National News
Our Plan for Growth 23rd September 2022 Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng on Our Plan for Growth in the economy National News
Prime Minister Liz Truss's Statement on the sad passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II 8th September 2022 Prime Minister Liz Truss on our mourning for our beloved monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. National News
Chairman's Statement on the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II 8th September 2022 Chairman Jake Berry on our mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. National News
Liz Truss: First speech to members 5th September 2022 Liz Truss's first speech to conservative members on being elected leader of the Party. National News