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
Redrawing Suffolk’s division boundaries 17th January 2020 The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is carrying out an electoral review of Suffolk County Council. The aim of the electoral review is to... Local News
A new social value approach to housing, from Suffolk’s third largest landowner 7th January 2020 In his annual speech in May last year, Leader of Suffolk County Council, Matthew Hicks, announced that he was creating a new cabinet position as portfolio... Opinions
2019, a year in which I hope we’ve done Suffolk proud 30th December 2019 As we reach the end of not just a year, but a decade, it gives me an opportunity for a moment of reflection. So much has happened politically over the last 12... Opinions
New SEND provision identified – ready to offer 168 additional spaces from September 2020 20th December 2019 Suffolk County Council is now in a position to provide further information regarding the development of new Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)... Local News
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service rated “Good” in Government inspection 17th December 2019 Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service has been rated "Good" for its effectiveness, efficiency and how well it leads and manages its staff. Suffolk Fire and Rescue... Local News
How many gritting runs does Suffolk Highways carry out in winter? 4th December 2019 Suffolk Highways' gritting season began on 1 October and runs through to the end of April, with a host of improvements brought in this year. Among those is a... Local News
Wear your White Ribbon with pride to stamp out domestic abuse 26th November 2019 On 25 November, the annual White Ribbon Campaign to stop domestic violence launched. The campaign runs until 10 December 2019. By wearing a white ribbon... Local News
Former Hawstead telephone box now houses life-saving defibrillator 25th November 2019 A defunct telephone box in Hawstead could now save lives, after it was re-purposed by the parish council. Local News
Redwoods Forest Preschool – Suffolk's first fully outdoor preschool 24th November 2019 Hidden deep in Nowton Park is a rather special preschool. The only clue to Redwoods Forest Preschool’s location is a carved wooden sign saying ‘forest school’ –... Local News
The choice tomorrow 11th December 2019 With voting to begin at 7am on Thursday, opinion polls say the election is too close to call - the Conservatives need 9 more seats for a majority, but... National News
Vote on Thursday to break the gridlock 10th December 2019 Two days before polling day, the Prime Minister is taking nothing for granted - whilst the Conservatives only need to gain 9 seats to get an overall majority... National News
Cost of Corbyn: Labour's plans for 108 new taxpayer funded quangos revealed 10th December 2019 New analysis shows that Labour’s manifesto commits to creating over 100 new quangos, with a total cost of £13.2 billion over the next five years. National News
Brexit, actually 9th December 2019 Boris Johnson's funny election advert parodies Love Actually but makes an important point: this election is too close to call. National News
Revealed: Labour’s plan to make our streets less safe 9th December 2019 Labour’s opposition to stop and search would increase crime on our streets, putting frontline officers and communities at risk. National News
Sport investment will get us ready for the World Cup bid 7th December 2019 A Conservative Majority Government will put a £550 million investment in grassroots football at the centre of its plans to back a UK and Ireland World Cup 2030... National News
