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
Suffolk leaders approve £225,000 grant to create one-stop point for domestic abuse victims 16th July 2018 On 16 July it was announced that Suffolk leaders have granted a six-figure sum to improve domestic abuse support services in the county – including plans for a... Local News
Major review of highways maintenance in Suffolk launched 22nd June 2018 On 22 June, a major review launched of the way highways in Suffolk are maintained. Local News
Bringing affordable solar power to Suffolk 21st June 2018 On 21 June, a call went out for homeowners, schools, small businesses and community groups to register their interest in buying high quality, low-cost solar... Local News
Councillor Matthew Hicks takes the helm at Suffolk County Council 24th May 2018 On 24 May, Councillor Mathew Hicks was elected as the new leader of Suffolk County Council. Councillor Hicks has promised a new era of working in partnership... Local News
Call for on-call firefighters 1st May 2018 In Suffolk, part-time on-call firefighters make up 66% of the total fire service workforce and crew 86% of our fire engines. Local News
Over 6,500 potholes repaired in Suffolk since January 27th April 2018 Suffolk has seen over 6,500 potholes repaired since 1 January 2018; with a further 950 scheduled over coming weeks as the county council continues its war on... Local News
More than 94% of Suffolk children offered first choice of primary school 16th April 2018 94.6% or 7,435 children have been offered a reception place for September 2018 at their parents' preferred school. Local News
Residents are invited to take part in Suffolk’s biggest walking festival to date 22nd March 2018 With up to 125 walks on offer, this year’s Suffolk Walking festival is shaping up to be the biggest yet. Local News
Help make Suffolk the Greenest County – join the spring clean 13th March 2018 Local communities are encouraged to clean up towns, villages and countryside by getting involved in a litter pick. Local News
Taking the tough decisions to cut crime 5th October 2021 This Conservative Government is taking the tough decisions needed to cut crime and make our streets safer. National News
We will make sure every victim sees justice done 5th October 2021 Dominic Raab, the Justice Secretary and Deputy PM, reassured Conservative Party Conference 2021 that every victim of crime will see justice done. National News
Help build a better future | CPC21 Speeches 4th October 2021 Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, spoke today at Conservative Party Conference about how the Conservative Party will deliver on our plans build a better... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2021 has begun 3rd October 2021 #CPC21 has begun today – and now, we’re setting out our plan to Build Back Better and get on with the job. National News
The network of liberty 3rd October 2021 Liz Truss, Foreign Secretary, addressed Conservative Party Conference 2021 about how we will build a network of liberty across the globe. National News
A decent, tolerant party delivering for Britain 3rd October 2021 Party Chairman Oliver Dowden addressed Conservative Party Conference 2021, promoting the Conservatives as a decent, tolerant party which is delivering for... National News
