Council news

Read the latest press releases and blog posts from Suffolk County Council.
Suffolk communities help fire service raise over £13,000 for Fire Fighters Charity
From the end of May to early July, communities across Suffolk helped raise £13,216.38 for the Fire Fighters Charity by having their cars washed by Suffolk Fire and...
27 Aug 2025
OPINION: Putting People at the Heart of Care: Celebrating Community Catalysts in Suffolk
Column by Cllr Beccy Hopfensperger, Cabinet Member for Adult Care
27 Aug 2025
New and Improved bus services coming to Suffolk this month
17 new or enhanced bus services will launch across the county between 31 August and mid-September, with a further 7 expected to go live later this year.
26 Aug 2025
Guide published to support developers in Suffolk
Developers planning big projects in Suffolk, such as new housing, have an updated guide to help them understand the impact of their plans.
22 Aug 2025
Good luck to those getting their GCSE results today.
Cllr Andrew Reid, Cabinet Member for Education and SEND, sends his best wishes to those receiving their GCSE results today.
21 Aug 2025
Rogue plumber jailed for defrauding customers
A rogue Suffolk trader who admitted taking thousands of pounds from customers for materials that were not supplied, work that was not completed or which was...
20 Aug 2025
Former agency social worker sentenced for fraud
A former Suffolk County Council social worker has today been sentenced for dishonestly working full-time at three local authorities simultaneously.
19 Aug 2025
OPINION: Protecting Suffolk’s thatched treasures from fire
By Cllr Steve Wiles, Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet Member for Public Health and Public Protection
19 Aug 2025
Hotel owner admits fire safety offences
Officers from Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) Protection Team attended Ipswich Magistrates’ Court on Monday 11 August for the initial hearing of Mr Rose...
18 Aug 2025
OPINION: Wishing all Suffolk students well with the next step of their education and careers
Opinion by Councillor Andrew Reid, Cabinet Member for Education and SEND
12 Aug 2025
Council welcomes reduced timetable for road closure at Ipswich housing scheme
Following talks with the council, Bellway Homes announce a shorter full road closure programme for the Westerfield development.
08 Aug 2025
Suffolk gas engineers recognised for bravery after rescuing teen from house fire
Stephen Hobbs, along with his son Joseph and colleague Jack Lord, who are all Cadent gas engineers, have been commended for their courageous actions after rescuing...
07 Aug 2025