Council news

Read the latest press releases and blog posts from Suffolk County Council.
Have a happy and safe Christmas with advice from Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
How to enjoy the festive season in safety by following a few simple steps.
04 Dec 2024
OPINION: Why we're already thinking about the 2025/26 budget
Column by Cllr Richard Smith MVO, Suffolk County Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Economic Development and Skills
03 Dec 2024
Cabinet approves bold new vision for Suffolk’s future
Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet has today approved ambitious new plans to position Suffolk as a national leader in sustainable growth and innovation.
03 Dec 2024
Suffolk man has three months to remove waste following High Court injunction
A Suffolk resident has been ordered by the High Court to stop using their land as a waste disposal site, following a successful prosecution by Suffolk County...
03 Dec 2024
Suffolk’s rural communities hit by loss of £3 million in Government funding
£3 million of vital public funding - designed to support rural communities in Suffolk - will be cut by the government next year, it has been revealed.
03 Dec 2024
School’s healing wood continues to blossom
Over 3,000 trees have now been planted at Howard Community Academy in Bury St Edmunds, for pupils and the local community to enjoy.
03 Dec 2024
Suffolk Regiment archives available to view at West Suffolk House
Historical records charting more than 270 years of active service for the Suffolk Regiment have found a new home thanks to support from two councils.
02 Dec 2024
New study considers impacts of nuclear and major infrastructure projects
A new study published today (28 November 2024) considers the impact of the construction of the nuclear power station, Hinkley Point C.
28 Nov 2024
New Deputy Chief Fire Office for Suffolk is appointed
Henry Griffin led the service's response to the 2022 summer fires and will start his role in the New Year.
28 Nov 2024
Beware Black Friday and Cyber Monday online scammers, Trading Standards warns
Bargain hunters are urged to keep their wits about them when buying online in the big sales.
27 Nov 2024
Thousands of Suffolk residents offered health checks
Thousands of Suffolk residents are being offered a free NHS health check by Suffolk GP Federation
27 Nov 2024
OPINION: Suffolk prepped and ready for whatever winter brings
Column by Councillor Paul West, Suffolk County Council’s cabinet member for Ipswich, operational highways and flooding
26 Nov 2024