Council news

Read the latest press releases and blog posts from Suffolk County Council.
Set Sail on a Journey Through Suffolk’s Maritime Past with Suffolk Archives
This summer, Suffolk Archives invites you to set sail on a journey through the county’s rich maritime heritage with its new exhibition Anchors Away: Suffolk and The...
25 Jun 2025
Launch of Armed Forces Week 2025 in Suffolk
Column - by Andrew Smith, Armed Forces Commissioner for Suffolk
24 Jun 2025
Formal Advertisement Of Undercliff Road East, Felixstowe ETRO
Formal advertisement of Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) to begin on 23rd June.
23 Jun 2025
Soap, suds and sirens: Suffolk’s firefighters to lather up for a worthy cause
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) will be washing cars at its fire stations across the county on Saturday 28 June between 10am-2pm in return for a donation to...
23 Jun 2025
Improvements identified to boost walking and cycling thanks to Active Travel
West Felixstowe and the road between Capel St Mary and Copdock could see boosts to walking and cycling and improved road safety.
17 Jun 2025
OPINION: Celebrate the Sunrise County this Suffolk Day
An opinion column by Cllr Matthew Hicks, Leader of Suffolk County Council
17 Jun 2025
Stowmarket shop closed for selling illegal tobacco and vapes
A Suffolk store has been ordered to close for three months for selling illegal tobacco and vapes.
16 Jun 2025
Success for Flood Investigations and Grants team at prestigious local government awards
The team set up to help Suffolk in the wake of Storm Babet wins Small Team of the Year at the Local Government Chronicle awards.
13 Jun 2025
£20,000 Council Grant Fuels Youth Creativity as Jubilant! Launches in Stowmarket
Suffolk County Council is proud to support the launch of Jubilant! a vibrant, youth-led arts initiative in Stowmarket made possible in part by a £20,000 grant from...
13 Jun 2025
Local businesses celebrated for carbon reduction achievements
Suffolk County Council’s annual Carbon Charter event, hosted at Home Farm Nacton on 11 June 2024, recognised businesses from Suffolk and Norfolk for their carbon...
13 Jun 2025
£8m funding for Bus Service improvements
Suffolk County Council has secured a grant of £8m from the Department for Transport for new and enhanced bus services in the county.
13 Jun 2025
Plug In Suffolk Car Clubs have arrived!
On Wednesday 11 June, six electric vehicles were placed in three locations across Suffolk for communities to use as part of the Plug In Suffolk Car Club.
12 Jun 2025