Council news

Read the latest press releases and blog posts from Suffolk County Council.
Major flood investigation report published as Suffolk continues response to Storm Babet
Suffolk County Council has today published a detailed report into one of the worst hit communities during Storm Babet.
26 Jul 2024
Council remains opposed to Norwich to Tilbury pylons in formal consultation response
Suffolk County Council has formally objected to National Grid’s current proposals for pylons between Norwich and Tilbury, as it submits its response to the...
26 Jul 2024
Ipswich property management company and director sentenced for breaching fire safety regulations
Edward Ottley and Home from Home gave misleading information to a fire risk assessor over cladding used at Ipswich apartments.
25 Jul 2024
Solar farm project a bad sign of things to come
Column by Councillor Richard Rout, Deputy Cabinet Member for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects
23 Jul 2024
New All-Age Autism Strategy launched in Suffolk
A joint strategy and action plan has been launched today to help support autistic people of any age and their families.
23 Jul 2024
Remembering Councillor Peter Gould
Suffolk County Council today pays tribute to Councillor Peter Gould, who died on Friday 19th July.
22 Jul 2024
New technology comes to the wilds of The Brecks
Visitors to The Brecks will be able to better understand the history and significance local area, thanks to four new Wi-Fi enabled Info-Points offering content...
19 Jul 2024
Property developer guilty of fraud over fake certificates
A property developer is found guilty of using fake certificates for a Newmarket residential development following a prosecution brought by Suffolk Trading Standards.
18 Jul 2024
Nautilus project could bring more harm to Suffolk
Suffolk County Council fears more damage to the county, with yet another major energy infrastructure project possibly landing in Suffolk.
18 Jul 2024
Suffolk County Council’s Children and Young People’s Community Health Service Gains Baby Friendly Award
Suffolk County Council’s Children and Young People’s Community Health Service has been awarded the prestigious Baby Friendly Award and is the latest UK health care...
17 Jul 2024
Opening date for Haverhill’s new recycling centre announced
Haverhill’s new £2 million recycling centre at Homefield Road, will open to the public on Thursday 8 August 2024.
17 Jul 2024
Councillors recommended to approve an extra £9.1 million for SEND services
Suffolk County Council’s cabinet will discuss a further investment of £9.1 million over three years to expand special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)...
17 Jul 2024