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
Deal Done: We have taken back control with our UK-EU trade deal 30th December 2020 We have secured an excellent deal for the United Kingdom, which delivers on what the British people voted for both in the referendum and the last election. National News
The Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in Full 19th December 2020 The Prime Minister announces new measures to be taken in London, the South East and the East of England to tackle coronavirus, including new Tier 4 restrictions... National News
First Vaccinations in the UK Against Coronavirus Begin 8th December 2020 Today the first vaccinations in the UK against coronavirus begin. Thank you to our NHS, to all of the scientists who worked so hard to develop this vaccine. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on New Coronavirus Regulations 1st December 2020 The Prime Minister today urged MPs in the House of Commons to pass new COVID regulations, to keep transmission down and beat the virus. National News
Amanda Milling: We’ve outdone Labour in getting females to the top 1st December 2020 Hundreds of women have put themselves forward to be potential Conservative candidates in the past two weeks. National News
Our 2020 Spending Review Delivers on the Priorities of the British People 25th November 2020 We are providing £280 billion to get our country through coronavirus. Rishi Sunak’s 2020 Spending Review sets out how. National News
