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
Independent Investigation into Discrimination 25th May 2021 The independent investigation into alleged discrimination in the Party has now concluded. National News
The Prime Minister’s statement on the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 9th April 2021 Read the Prime Minister's statement here in full. National News
Spring Forum 2021: The Party Co-Chairman’s Speech In Full 29th March 2021 Spring Forum 2021: Party Co-Chairman Amanda Milling's Speech In Full. National News
Spring Forum 2021: The Prime Minister’s Speech In Full 27th March 2021 Watch Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Virtual Spring Forum 2021 speech in full. National News
Everything you need to know about Budget 2021 3rd March 2021 Find out how Budget 2021 is protecting the jobs and livelihoods of the British people. National News
Budget 2021: The Chancellor's Speech in Full 3rd March 2021 Read and Watch the Chancellor's Budget announcement here in full. One year ago, we promised the British people we would do whatever it takes to provide security... National News
