Council news

Read the latest press releases and blog posts from Suffolk County Council.
Suffolk County Council confirms decision to bring Library Services back In-House
Suffolk County Council has today confirmed that it will be bringing all 45 libraries back under its care and control. The decision, made at the Cabinet meeting...
18 Mar 2025
Taxi drivers in Suffolk reveal their opinion on switching to electric vehicles
Suffolk’s taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) fleet emitted 9,118 tonnes of CO2 in the last year, which is equivalent to driving from Lowestoft to Newmarket 335,220...
13 Mar 2025
Bright future for Suffolk’s libraries outlined
A bright and sustainable future for Suffolk’s library service has today been outlined as part of Suffolk County Council’s plans to bring the much-loved service...
11 Mar 2025
Council fears pace of decision for large solar farm in north Suffolk
Suffolk County Council is calling on communities impacted by the proposed EcoPower solar farm, to act with urgency, and join the council in opposing the scheme.
10 Mar 2025
A1088 Bridge Farm bridge reaches completion
A new bridge for the A1088 at Stowlangtoft has been completed.
06 Mar 2025
Council continues to oppose pylons in final round of consultations
Suffolk County Council maintains that more can, and should, be done to improve National Grid’s plans for their Norwich to Tilbury pylon project.
05 Mar 2025
OPINION: Let’s be clear on the facts about our plan for libraries
Column by Cllr Philip Faircloth-Mutton, Cabinet Member for Environment, Communities and Equality
04 Mar 2025
97.5% of pupils receive a place at one of their preferred Secondary Schools on National Offer Day
This year parents and carers of 97.5% of children were offered a place on National Offer Day at one of their three preferred schools and 91.9% were offered a place...
03 Mar 2025
Octopus Energy and Suffolk County Council trial ‘Zero Bills’ upgrade on existing homes
Octopus reveals first ‘Zero Bills’ green tech upgrade for existing homes, offering no energy bills for at least 5 years.
28 Feb 2025
County leaders to propose one council for Suffolk
One council for Suffolk would make delivering public services simpler, cheaper and quicker, and better meet the needs of residents and businesses, county leaders...
25 Feb 2025
Suffolk County Council Cabinet approves £2.7m funding for Benacre flood protection scheme
A vital scheme to protect the A12 and surrounding homes near Lowestoft from being regularly flooded can now proceed.
25 Feb 2025