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 creates safer spaces as communities begin to re-open during Covid-19 response 27th May 2020 To ensure appropriate safety measures can be put in place for communities across Suffolk, the county council is working closely with its local authority... Local News
Stick With It Suffolk – continue slowing the spread of coronavirus 19th May 2020 Suffolk residents are being asked to continue their great efforts, which are successfully reducing the spread of COVID-19. Local News
An update on Covid-19 in Suffolk’s care homes 12th May 2020 There has been a lot of news reported lately about how the Coronavirus pandemic is playing out in care homes and other residential care settings. Many people... Opinions
Permission granted to build Lowestoft’s third crossing 30th April 2020 Suffolk County Council’s ambition to build a third crossing in Lowestoft received its biggest boost to date, as its planning application has been approved. The... Local News
HOME, BUT NOT ALONE 30th April 2020 You can call the Home, But Not Alone phoneline if you live in Suffolk and need urgent help during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This is a free service. Local News
Ipswich Waterfront closed to motorised traffic during the lockdown to help residents get their daily exercise at a safe distance 29th April 2020 Suffolk County Council, the county’s highways authority, is one of only a handful of councils in the country to take measures to temporarily close off a road to... Local News
We are here to help you in this crisis 21st April 2020 It is week five of lock down and for many of us who are staying safe at home we find ourselves in a new routine. Each day I appreciate how lucky I am to be able... Opinions
Council leaders call on EDF Energy to fully consult with local authorities before any public engagement commences 9th April 2020 On 9 April, Leaders of East Suffolk Council and Suffolk County Council wrote to EDF Energy urging them to fully consider how and when they will consult with... Local News
Supporting the Care sector during the Coronavirus 31st March 2020 Coronavirus is having an impact on all our lives and every one of us can play an important role in looking after each other. Whether that be staying at home to... Opinions
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
