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
Successful communities awarded £6.4m to ‘Reclaim the Rain’ and tackle flooding 14th June 2022 Norfolk and Suffolk County Council’s joint Reclaim the Rain project, which aims to implement innovative and sustainable water management projects, progresses. Local News
Family carers must be recognised for their invaluable contribution 7th June 2022 By Councillor Rebecca Hopfensperger, Cabinet Member for Adult Care. Local News
Court rules crooked company director must pay £50,000 1st June 2022 The director of a Suffolk mobility furniture company which left customers significantly out of pocket has today been ordered to repay proceeds of his crimes. Local News
Suffolk County Council’s ambitious vision for Suffolk 24th May 2022 A column by Councillor Matthew Hicks, Leader of Suffolk County Council. Local News
Woodbridge set to go Dutch as Suffolk gets millions from government to boost walking and cycling 20th May 2022 Suffolk has received more than £3 million from the government to boost walking and cycling. Local News
Suffolk County Council leader vows to get the job done as he sets out ambitious vision for Suffolk 19th May 2022 Matthew Hicks, leader of Suffolk County Council, today outlined the council’s priorities at the Annual General Meeting. Local News
Dementia Action Week - why a timely diagnosis is vital to unlocking support 17th May 2022 This week Suffolk County Council will be marking Dementia Action Week. Local News
14th annual Suffolk Walking Festival kicks off at Clare Castle Country Park 17th May 2022 Over 60 people celebrated the launch of the 14th annual Suffolk Walking Festival at Clare Castle Country Park on Saturday 14 May. Local News
Suffolk celebrates as 185 Platinum Jubilee events approved 12th May 2022 Communities across Suffolk are preparing to celebrate Her Majesty, The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, as Suffolk County Council approves applications for 185 events. Local News
Help build a better future | CPC21 Speeches 4th October 2021 Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, spoke today at Conservative Party Conference about how the Conservative Party will deliver on our plans build a better... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2021 has begun 3rd October 2021 #CPC21 has begun today – and now, we’re setting out our plan to Build Back Better and get on with the job. National News
The network of liberty 3rd October 2021 Liz Truss, Foreign Secretary, addressed Conservative Party Conference 2021 about how we will build a network of liberty across the globe. National News
A decent, tolerant party delivering for Britain 3rd October 2021 Party Chairman Oliver Dowden addressed Conservative Party Conference 2021, promoting the Conservatives as a decent, tolerant party which is delivering for... National News
Safer Streets Fund allocations will make public spaces safer for all 3rd October 2021 On 3 October 2021, we announced allocations of £25 million for local projects aimed at increasing the safety of public spaces for all, with a particular focus... National News
Party Chairman Oliver Dowden addresses Conservative Party Members 17th September 2021 Our new Party Chairman, Oliver Dowden CBE, has written directly to Party members to talk about his plans for the time ahead and to encourage members to attend... National News