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
Vote on Thursday to break the gridlock 10th December 2019 Two days before polling day, the Prime Minister is taking nothing for granted - whilst the Conservatives only need to gain 9 seats to get an overall majority... National News
Cost of Corbyn: Labour's plans for 108 new taxpayer funded quangos revealed 10th December 2019 New analysis shows that Labour’s manifesto commits to creating over 100 new quangos, with a total cost of £13.2 billion over the next five years. National News
Brexit, actually 9th December 2019 Boris Johnson's funny election advert parodies Love Actually but makes an important point: this election is too close to call. National News
Revealed: Labour’s plan to make our streets less safe 9th December 2019 Labour’s opposition to stop and search would increase crime on our streets, putting frontline officers and communities at risk. National News
Sport investment will get us ready for the World Cup bid 7th December 2019 A Conservative Majority Government will put a £550 million investment in grassroots football at the centre of its plans to back a UK and Ireland World Cup 2030... National News
Jeremy Corbyn’s plans to rig a second EU referendum 6th December 2019 The Prime Minister has written a letter urging Jeremy Corbyn to reconsider his Brexit policy and his plans to fiddle Labour’s second Brexit referendum. National News
