Council news

Read the latest press releases and blog posts from Suffolk County Council.
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
New council boundary proposals mean 3 councils, 3 sets of salaries and the same old story for Suffolk
A previously secret map, showing how Suffolk could be split into 3 council areas, has been released by the county’s district and borough councils today.
07 Aug 2025
OPINION: One Suffolk, full steam ahead to deliver for Suffolk
An opinion column by Cllr Richard Rout, Cabinet Member for Devolution, Local Government Reorganisation and NSIPs
06 Aug 2025
Lowestoft waste upgrades underway
Upgrades are underway at the Lowestoft Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station ahead of government’s Simpler Recycling changes coming in 2026.
04 Aug 2025
From Parish Pews to Pixels
From Parish Pews to Pixels, discover Suffolk’s past like never before thanks to a new digitisation project between Suffolk County Council’s Suffolk Archives and...
04 Aug 2025
Warning over red light racers on Gull Wing Bridge
Action is being considered against motorists who race through red warning lights as the bridge comes into operation.
01 Aug 2025
Column: Suffolk needs investment in transport infrastructure
Councillor Chris Chambers explains why a major review is taking place into the county's transport needs.
29 Jul 2025
All Suffolk food waste to be processed in the county
All food waste collected from Suffolk households will be processed at a specialist facility in the county.
28 Jul 2025
Suffolk County Council wins government funding for autonomous vehicles trial
The council is studying how driver-less vehicles could work in Suffolk.
28 Jul 2025
New environmental charity to invest £78m in boosting Suffolk’s biodiversity
East Suffolk Trust (EaST) is jointly established by Sizewell C, East Suffolk Council and Suffolk County Council.
28 Jul 2025
Developer and Director sentenced over serious fire safety failings in Felixstowe
A property developer and company director have been sentenced following serious breaches of fire safety law at a seafront apartment block in Felixstowe.
25 Jul 2025
Launch of Suffolk’s super sustainable visitor centre marks new era of environmental education
A brand-new interactive visitor centre has officially opened its doors at Suffolk’s Energy-from-Waste facility in Great Blakenham, near Ipswich.
25 Jul 2025