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
Department for Education recognises outstanding performance by Suffolk students 24th January 2019 On 24 January 2019, the Department for Education published revised GCSE and A Level results. Local News
10,000 Suffolk homes say ‘no’ to cold callers on their doorsteps 9th January 2019 Suffolk Trading Standards recently gave out its 10,000th No Cold Calling sticker, just four years after launching the campaign. Local News
Suffolk County Council’s budget setting for 2019/2020 29th November 2018 On 14 November, Suffolk County Council published key papers which mark the beginning of a three-month process to agree Suffolk County Council’s budget for 2019... Local News
Suffolk’s Most Active Community Award winners announced 7th November 2018 On 7 November, it was announced that Clare, Brantham, and Hintlesham and Chattisham have scooped the honours in this year’s Suffolk’s Most Active Community... Local News
Suffolk wins praise at the national Community Energy Awards 2018 5th November 2018 On 5 November, it was announced that the Suffolk Climate Change Partnership has received a national award for supporting local communities to be more energy... Local News
The Hold construction is underway 2nd November 2018 Construction of The Hold building is well underway, with groundworks, piling, and foundations taking place in this phase of construction. Local News
Carers celebrate top accolade with ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission 19th October 2018 On 19 October 2018, it was announced that the standard of care provided by Mid Suffolk Home First has been rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Local News
Provisional GCSE results show continued progress for Suffolk students 16th October 2018 Provisional GCSE results, released on 16 October 2018 by the Department of Education, illustrate that 1% more students in Suffolk are achieving the expected... Local News
Budget consultation launches as Suffolk County Council looks to save £25 million in 2019/2020 8th October 2018 On 8 October 2018, Suffolk County Council launched its annual budget consultation. The consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 16th November 2018. Resident are... Local News
Our plan for digital infrastructure, culture, media and sport 3rd October 2022 Michelle Donelan, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport outlined her priorities to grow the economy in those spheres of activity., National News
Our plan for the environment 3rd October 2022 Ranil Jayawardena has announced our plan for the environment. National 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
