Council news

Read the latest press releases and blog posts from Suffolk County Council.
Tom’s race with new foster carers
The release of ‘The Run’, the seventh fostering awareness film produced by award-winning producers ReelTwentyFive, has been announced and will premiere at the...
09 Oct 2025
Margaret Catchpole letters on show in the UK for the first time
Was Margaret Catchpole a criminal or a woman charting her own path? Decide for yourself when her personal letters written to friends and family during her...
09 Oct 2025
Suffolk Fire and Rescue highlights mental health support on World Mental Health Day
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is marking World Mental Health Day (10 October) by reinforcing its commitment to protecting the wellbeing of those who...
09 Oct 2025
Celebrating our Kinship Carers - Family or friends who step up to raise a child
Opinion by Councillor Bobby Bennett, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services
07 Oct 2025
Suffolk’s recycling centres raise half a million pounds for charity
Suffolk County Council’s recycling centres have raised over £500,000 for charity and repurposed over 4,200 tonnes of waste.
03 Oct 2025
Courage, commitment and community impact celebrated at Suffolk Fire and Rescue Awards
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) celebrated excellence in operational response, community safety, multi-agency collaboration, and long service at its annual...
02 Oct 2025
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
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 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
Suffolk County Council leader announces Cabinet changes
Councillor Matthew Hicks makes new appointments.
29 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
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