Council news

Read the latest press releases and blog posts from Suffolk County Council.
Councillors approve historic devolution deal, paving the way for major investment for Suffolk
Suffolk County Council’s cabinet has voted in favour of creating a new mayoral authority for Norfolk and Suffolk.
02 Oct 2025
Suffolk Business Board backs devolution as catalyst for growth
The Suffolk Business Board has today released an open letter strongly endorsing the proposed devolution deal to establish a Mayoral Combined County Authority across...
30 Sep 2025
OPINION: Our plan to get Suffolk working
Column by Cllr Richard Smith MVO, deputy leader of the council and cabinet member for finance, economic development and skills
30 Sep 2025
Suffolk County Council leader announces Cabinet changes
Councillor Matthew Hicks makes new appointments.
29 Sep 2025
Lord Lieutenant cuts ribbon on new Haverhill relief road
The new road, called Suffolk Regiment Way and which has been built by Persimmon Homes, will ease congestion and support a growing Haverhill.
25 Sep 2025
One Suffolk plan submitted to government
The business case, setting out the proposal for a single unitary authority in Suffolk, explains how One Suffolk would save the county £39.4 million a year and...
25 Sep 2025
New Pippins footbridge in Gipping Valley opened
The new bridge over the River Gipping near Needham Market has been welcomed by the Gipping Valley Trust.
25 Sep 2025
Ambitious new plan to Get Suffolk Working
An ambitious new plan to tackle economic inactivity and boost employment across the county will be considered by Suffolk County Council’s cabinet.
24 Sep 2025
Inspiring Stories and Local Heroes Honoured at Suffolk Community Awards 2025
The winners of this year’s Suffolk Community Awards were presented and celebrated at the Food Museum in Stowmarket last night (Tuesday 23rd September 2025).
24 Sep 2025
Safeguarding Suffolk’s treasured natural and historic sites
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) recently visited National Trust Dunwich Heath to strengthen collaboration and understand the unique challenges of protecting...
24 Sep 2025
Ipswich council’s selfish attitude means Suffolk communities will suffer
Ipswich Borough Council rejects proposal to invest public money in project to help parish councils respond to and deal with multiple and uncoordinated nationally...
22 Sep 2025
Suffolk firefighters stretch their limits and overcome obstacles for charity
Firefighters from Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service have gone the extra mile – and more – by completing two tough fundraising challenges this September in support of...
21 Sep 2025