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
This is why Pride Month matters 1st June 2020 Conservatives will always fight for a free, fair and tolerant Britain. National News
Update from the Prime Minister on our fight against the coronavirus 28th May 2020 The Prime Minister's speech on 28th May 2020, about the country's fight against coronavirus. National News
Test and Trace for Coronavirus launches today across England 28th May 2020 From 9am today, the new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England - helping us to keep the virus under control while carefully and safely lifting... National News
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
