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
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