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
Cabinet backs consultation on devolution deal worth over half a billion pounds for Suffolk 24th January 2023 Councillors have agreed to progress to consultation on Suffolk’s proposed devolution deal which would hand the county more powers and funding. Local News
Fire service celebrates Government inspection outcome 20th January 2023 Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service has been rated “Good” for its effectiveness and how well it manages staff by inspectors from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of... Local News
Suffolk’s trees and hedgerows to receive boost 16th January 2023 The authority will develop its work to manage and inspect trees and hedgerows on its estate, and on highways. It will have more resource to manage mature and... Local News
Council’s net zero plans making progress 6th January 2023 The council has been keen to lead from the front with its ambition to reduce its own emissions and energy costs, while inspiring and supporting others to do the... Local News
Passing of Felixstowe Councillor Graham Newman 31st December 2022 Statement from Leader of Suffolk County Council Conservative Group Local News
Make sure that you get into the festive spirit safely this winter 13th December 2022 Column by Councillor Andrew Reid, Cabinet Member for Public Health and Public Protection Local News
Why plans for devolution are a big deal for Suffolk 9th December 2022 Column by Councillor Matthew Hicks, Leader of Suffolk County Council. Local News
Keeping Suffolk Warm this Winter 6th December 2022 A new project offering warm items to Suffolk residents has been launched across Suffolk. Local News
Suffolk Highways gritters prepared for cold snap 6th December 2022 Over 24,000 tonnes of salt is stocked at locations across Suffolk ready to help keep Suffolk moving this winter gritting season. Local News
Major reform of football in England 25th April 2022 Fans will be at the centre of decision-making about their club in a major shakeup of football which will see the creation of a new regulator to ensure good... National News
The Prime Minister’s Speech: Tackling Illegal Immigration 14th April 2022 Read Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s speech on illegal immigration here. National News
Spring Statement 2022 23rd March 2022 Today, 23 March 2022, Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the Spring Statement 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Prime Minister Boris Johnson 19th March 2022 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Defence Secretary Ben Wallace 19th March 2022 Defence Secretary Ben Wallace addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News
