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
What the Autumn Statement means for you 22nd November 2023 What the Autumn Statement means for you… National News
We’re delivering on our five priorities 20th November 2023 INFLATION HALVED: PRIORITY DELIVERED. And we've cut the small boat crossings by 33%. National News
Rishi Sunak: One year of taking long-term decisions to deliver the change we need 25th October 2023 Find out about Rishi's first year delivering long-term solutions to secure a brighter future. National News
CPC23 Address from Rishi Sunak 4th October 2023 Long-term decisions for a brighter future: find out what Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said to wrap up Conservative Party Conference 2023 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Johnny Mercer 4th October 2023 Find out what Johnny Mercer, Minister of State and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs said to CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Penny Mordaunt 4th October 2023 Find out what Penny Mordaunt, Leader of the House of Commons, said to CPC23 here. National News
