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
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
How our Culture Recovery Fund is Supporting the Arts 14th October 2020 The Culture Secretary has announced £257 million to help save theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England, protecting both jobs and... National News
Boris Johnson’s Update on tackling coronavirus 12th October 2020 We must act now to control the spread of the virus and protect the NHS, so we can keep cancer treatments, elective surgeries and other vital diagnostic services... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020 speeches 7th October 2020 See speeches from Virtual Conservative Party Conference 2020 outlining how we will build back better from the pandemic. National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 4 6th October 2020 This Government is working night and day to repel coronavirus. And we'll succeed due to the energy and self-sacrifice of the British people. And as we recover... National News
Boris Johnson: Read the Prime Minister’s Keynote Speech in full 6th October 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson on how the Conservative Party will get us to Build Back Better from coronavirus and how he will be leading a green industrial... National News
