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
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
