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
I hope A-level students are rewarded for their hard work this Thursday 18th August 2022 Column by Rachel Hood, cabinet member for education, SEND and skills at Suffolk County Council. Local News
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
New routes added as Suffolk County Council issues updated HGV map 22nd July 2022 A new map for hauliers plotting routes for journeys across Suffolk has been drawn up. Local News
County Councils unanimously agree “no” to damaging pylons proposal 20th July 2022 Authorities in Essex and Suffolk have united to condemn the current proposals for a 180km network of 50m tall electricity pylons. Local News
Hundreds of local businesses show sustainability is achievable and profitable 12th July 2022 462 businesses are leading the way across Suffolk and Norfolk, actively reducing their carbon emissions. Local News
Suffolk launches £150,000 Match Funder scheme for community action on the climate emergency 28th June 2022 A £150,000 fund has been opened to applications from not-for-profit organisations looking to deliver community-based carbon reduction projects in Suffolk. Local News
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
Suffolk leading the way in UK’s water conservation 16th June 2022 New scheme based in Felixstowe reuses over 800,000 tonnes of water. Local News
4 Ways this Government is Supporting Businesses this Winter 6th November 2020 Throughout this pandemic, our priority has been clear: to protect lives and livelihoods. The Government’s announcements today will support businesses this... National News
The Prime Minister's COVID-19 Update in Full 5th November 2020 The Prime Minister spoke to the public on the first day of lockdown on our plans to tackle the coronavirus. Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. National News
Supporting our Economy this Winter: Chancellor's Statement in Full 5th November 2020 The Chancellor's Statement to the House on 5 November 2020, on our plans to support our ecnomy this winter as we tackle the virus. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on Coronavirus in Full 2nd November 2020 Read the Prime Minister's statement today on coronavirus in full. National News
New National Restrictions in England - Stay at Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. 1st November 2020 The second coronavirus peak that we have seen around the world has shown us all that we are going to be dealing with the coronavirus for the long-term. National News
An update from the Prime Minister on our fight against coronavirus 31st October 2020 The Prime Minister has updated the country on our next steps in the fight against coronavirus. National News
