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
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
How our Culture Recovery Fund is Supporting the Arts 14th October 2020 The Culture Secretary has announced £257 million to help save theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England, protecting both jobs and... National News
Boris Johnson’s Update on tackling coronavirus 12th October 2020 We must act now to control the spread of the virus and protect the NHS, so we can keep cancer treatments, elective surgeries and other vital diagnostic services... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020 speeches 7th October 2020 See speeches from Virtual Conservative Party Conference 2020 outlining how we will build back better from the pandemic. National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 4 6th October 2020 This Government is working night and day to repel coronavirus. And we'll succeed due to the energy and self-sacrifice of the British people. And as we recover... National News
Boris Johnson: Read the Prime Minister’s Keynote Speech in full 6th October 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson on how the Conservative Party will get us to Build Back Better from coronavirus and how he will be leading a green industrial... National News
