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
Beccles Southern Relief Road officially opened 25th September 2018 On 25 September, the Beccles Southern Relief Road was officially opened by the Vice Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk, Robert Rous. Local News
The 2018 Suffolk Care Home Olympics coming soon 15th September 2018 The 3rd annual Suffolk Care Home Olympics starts in October 2018. The purpose of the competition is to give care home residents a fun and enjoyable experience... Local News
Search on to find Suffolk’s most active communities 12th September 2018 On 12 September, Suffolk County Council and Suffolk Association of Local Councils launched their annual search to find the most active town and villages in... Local News
Superfast broadband coverage continues to grow 24th August 2018 On 24 August 2018, it was confirmed that 98% superfast broadband coverage will be achieved in Suffolk in 2020. Local News
Suffolk students celebrate improved GCSE achievements 23rd August 2018 Self-reported statistics from Suffolk schools, released on 23 August, show that more students in Suffolk have achieved expected levels of GCSE attainment in... Local News
Another year of outstanding results for Suffolk students 16th August 2018 Self-reported A-level figures, released on 16 August, show that Suffolk pupils have once again performed well with the number of A*-E grades awarded above the... Local News
Councillor and former Stowmarket mayor Anne Whybrow has died 15th August 2018 Councillor Matthew Hicks, Leader of Suffolk County Council, has today expressed his sadness following the death of Councillor Anne Whybrow. Councillor Matthew... Local News
Suffolk firefighters busy as extreme weather continues 26th July 2018 Suffolk Fire and Rescue have been working tirelessly to tackle a large number of open air fires as a result of the recent hot weather. Local News
Plan for £6million upgrades to Suffolk recycling centres 24th July 2018 On 24 July, Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet approved a plan to pump £6million into upgrading Suffolk’s recycling centres. Local News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News
Our plan to cut immigration 4th December 2023 Our plan to deliver the biggest cut in net migration on record. National News
