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
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Bus charter to deliver highest standards for passengers 15th August 2022 Bus passengers in Suffolk can look forward to higher standards of service following the signing of a new charter. Local News
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Our wonderful county has so much it can be proud of on Suffolk Day 21st June 2022 A column on Suffolk Day by Leader of the Council, Matthew Hicks. Local News
Extra funding agreed by Cabinet to fund new SEND places 21st June 2022 Funding for second phase of £45 million five year project agreed by Cabinet. Local News
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The Conservative Party Leadership contest 2024 3rd October 2024 A new Leader of the Party will be chosen by members National News
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