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
More than 98% of pupils receive a preferred primary school on National Offer Day 16th April 2019 On 16 April 2019, Suffolk County Council reported that it had received 7,505 applications from parents indicating which primary school they would prefer their... Local News
Take part in the 2019 Suffolk Walking Festival 29th March 2019 With over 120 walks and events the 2019 Suffolk Walking Festival is shaping up to be to the most creative and ambitious to date. This year’s Festival, the 12th... Local News
The countdown begins – 100 days to go until Suffolk Day! 12th March 2019 The countdown to one of the biggest events in the county’s calendar has officially begun, with 12 March marking 100 days until we come together to celebrate... Local News
Beccles and Stowmarket confirmed as host venues for 2019 OVO Energy Women’s Tour Grand Depart in Suffolk 8th March 2019 This year’s OVO Energy Women’s Tour Grand Depart in Suffolk will take place between Beccles and Stowmarket. It marks the first time that both market towns will... Local News
Have your say on the future of the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service 1st March 2019 Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service is asking the public for views on how it manages the risks it faces across the county, as well as five different areas of its... Local News
County Council announces timescale to progress the Ipswich Northern Route project 27th February 2019 On 27 February, the Leader of Suffolk County Council, Matthew Hicks, announced the timescale to progress the Ipswich Northern Route project. Cllr Hicks has... Local News
Suffolk County Council 2019/20 budget approved 14th February 2019 On 14 February, Suffolk County Council concluded its budget setting process for this coming financial year (2019/2020). From 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020... Local News
Green light to develop more specialist education placements in Suffolk 29th January 2019 On 29 January 2019, Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet agreed recommendations to move forward with creating more specialist education places in Suffolk. Local News
Suffolk’s roads warming to £300,000 thermal patching technology 28th January 2019 Suffolk Highways is celebrating road repair success following a £300,000 investment in Nu-phalt Thermal Patching technology. The investment, which has been... Local News
Rishi Sunak Announces National Service Policy 21st August 2024 Only the Conservatives will take the bold action needed to give young people the opportunities they deserve National News
Why I'm calling a General Election 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak explains in the Spectator why he has called a General Election. National News
General Election Speech in Full 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak's speech in full as the Prime Minister announces a General Election in July National News
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 21st August 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
