Council news

Read the latest press releases and blog posts from Suffolk County Council.
97.8% of pupils receive a place at one of their preferred Secondary Schools on National Offer Day
This year parents and carers of 97.8% of children were offered a place on National Offer Day at one of their three preferred schools and 92.9% were offered a place...
02 Mar 2026
Suffolk Archives Awarded National Accreditation
Suffolk Archives, a Suffolk County Council Service, has been awarded Archive Service Accreditation.
02 Mar 2026
‘Lollipops Aren’t Just For Children’ campaign hits the road
A new Suffolk campaign aiming to raise motorist awareness around crossing patrols gets underway.
27 Feb 2026
Closure of Access Community Trust Services
A statement from Suffolk County Council following the closure of Access Community Trust services
27 Feb 2026
£500,000 Culture Project Fund backs 37 creative and community projects across Suffolk
Thirty-seven arts organisations, museums and community groups across Suffolk have been awarded funding through Suffolk County Council’s £500,000 Culture Project...
26 Feb 2026
Council objects to LionLink slamming lack of coordination and fears for communities
Suffolk County Council maintains its objection to LionLink plans, with concerns for the many negative impacts on local communities and environment.
24 Feb 2026
Joint Chief Executives recommended for appointment
Suffolk County Council will be asked to approve the appointment of two of its existing executive directors to new joint chief executive roles which will save the...
20 Feb 2026
Trial scheme to remove vehicles blocking road resurfacing work to begin
Vehicles left in roads where works are scheduled, despite advance warnings they were due to take place, cost time and money.
20 Feb 2026
New SEND school and centre of excellence to be built in Bury St Edmunds
A new special school for Bury St Edmunds has been given the go-ahead.
19 Feb 2026
New Suffolk Exhibition Shines a Light on Disability
Suffolk Archives’ latest exhibition Beyond Labels: Celebrating Disability in Suffolk opens at The Hold in Ipswich on 27 February. Beyond Labels shines a light on...
19 Feb 2026
Man pleads guilty to £9k romance scam
A man behind a romance fraud in which a Suffolk victim lost over £9,000 has pleaded guilty.
17 Feb 2026
Suffolk sustainability initiatives gain national recognition
Suffolk County Council has been nominated for a national award for its work on energy and sustainability.
17 Feb 2026