News releases in May 2009

11 May 2009 - Change of school bus operator
Due to circumstances beyond our control, with immediate effect from Tuesday 12 May several school bus services will be operated by different companies.
11 May 2009 - Foster Care Fortnight is coming to you!
Foster Care Fortnight is coming to local centres to help recruit more foster carers to look after Suffolk’s vulnerable children.
12 May 2009 - Music showcase gig
A group of young people who enjoy relaxing in Christchurch Park, Ipswich, have successfully secured funding from the Youth Opportuntity Captial Fund (YOCF) to run a music project in the park called Christchurch Rats.
12 May 2009 - Last chance to give your views on the review of local government
Suffolk residents have until Thursday of this week to voice their opinions on how they wish to see Local Government services delivered in the future.
12 May 2009 - Lowestoft learners to help decide name of new Sixth Form College
The people of Lowestoft are being asked to help name a new Sixth Form College being developed for the town.
12 May 2009 - Thatch property safety information evening
Members of the public who own a property with a thatched roof are invited to join Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service at Bury St Edmunds Fire Station to learn more about how to protect their homes.
14 May 2009 - Homeshield Roadshow
Journalists and photographers are invited to a Homeshield Roadshow event being held in Brandon.
14 May 2009 - Suffolk in top five authorities for funding the voluntary sector
The Directory of Social Change (DCS) has rated Suffolk as one of the top five authorities when it comes to funding the voluntary and community sector.
14 May 2009 - Views wanted on future of primary education in Whitehouse area
Education chiefs at Suffolk County Council are asking parents, carers, school staff, governors and other local people for their views on the future of Whitehouse Infant and Junior Schools. Public consultation runs until 26th June 2009.
19 May 2009 - New operator for Lavenham community transport service
Users of the Lavenham Community Transport services are assured that other than a new phone number, it will be business as usual.
21 May 2009 - Suffolk Show 2009
Final preparations are now in hand for Suffolk County Council’s presence at this year’s county show.
22 May 2009 - New Appointment Steps Up Support
Suffolk Chamber’s online Business to Business trading platform, which is supported by Suffolk County Council and funded via the Local Authority Business Growth Incentives Scheme (LABGI), has received a further boost this week with the appointment of Miles Vartan.
26 May 2009 - Small and medium size businesses in Suffolk
Small and medium size businesses are being invited to a “Meet the Buyer” event at Endeavour House on Tuesday 16th June between 5.30pm and 9pm.
27 May 2009 - BBC teams with local councils to create community breathing places
50 local councils across the UK have joined forces with the BBC Breathing Places campaign to turn their communities into breathing places.
27 May 2009 - High pressure sales under fire as over £1000 reclaimed
Suffolk residents are being warned of the dangers of high pressure sales techniques today after a cheque for over £1000 was reclaimed for an elderly resident.
27 May 2009 - Waveney Holiday Activities Seminar
Supporting, strengthening and developing activities for ALL children and young people in the Waveney area.