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
We’re ending low pay in work 3rd October 2019 People’s hard work and talents should be rewarded fairly. That has long been a key principle of Conservative government.We have made huge strides in the last... National News
This was what the Prime Minister said live at Conference 2nd October 2019 It’s great to be here in Manchester at the best attended conference for years, and I gather there was quite a lively mood last night in the hotel bars.And I... National News
Why we're ending Automatic Early Release for violent & sexual offenders 1st October 2019 The worst offenders should serve most of their sentence in prison. They should not be released after serving just half of their sentence automatically. National News
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
