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
Wash your hands, cover your face, make space: the next steps in our plan for lockdown measures 31st July 2020 Wash your hands, cover your face, make space. These are the next steps in our plan for lockdown measures. National News
Wash your hands, cover your face, make space: the next steps in our plan for lockdown measures 31st July 2020 National News
Police Forces Bolstered Across England and Wales 30th July 2020 We have announced that over 4,300 police officers have joined the police since we launched our major recruitment drive in September 2019. National News
One Year On: Delivering on the people's priorities 24th July 2020 A year ago today the Prime Minister stood on the steps of 10 Downing Street for the first time, and set out his vision for how we would unite and level up... National News
A pay rise for public sector workers 21st July 2020 We’ve announced that almost 900,000 public sector workers, including doctors, teachers and police officers, will see above-inflation pay rises. National News
Meet our new MPs: Jo Gideon, Stoke-on-Trent Central 16th July 2020 Our new MPs represent the future of our Party. Read here to meet Jo Gideon, our new MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central. National News
