Council news

Read the latest press releases and blog posts from Suffolk County Council.
Council Leader writes to Chief Constable following Henry Nowak case
The Leader of Suffolk County Council, Cllr Michael Hadwen, has written to the Chief Constable of Suffolk Constabulary on behalf of his entire cabinet following the...
08 Jun 2026
Mid Suffolk Rotary and Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service celebrate 10-year partnership as fundraising total exceeds £100,000
A decade of partnership has helped fund life-saving fire prevention equipment for communities across Suffolk.
08 Jun 2026
Families in Suffolk urged to claim Healthy Start support
Families across Suffolk are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for the Healthy Start Scheme, a national programme supporting pregnant women and families...
04 Jun 2026
Major road and gas main improvement works set to begin in Ipswich
Suffolk County Council and Cadent are collaborating on road and gas main improvements to minimise road closures.
04 Jun 2026
Suffolk businesses to benefit from expanded apprenticeship support scheme
Suffolk County Council is working in partnership with Apprenticeships Norfolk to build on the proven success of their Levy Support Scheme.
02 Jun 2026
Council moves to axe ‘climate emergency’ and will begin review into ‘green’ projects
Suffolk County Council plans to scrap its climate emergency declaration and overhaul environmental spending, putting common sense and value for money first.
02 Jun 2026
Council challenges legality of Government’s Suffolk reorganisation plans
Suffolk County Council has formally warned the Government it will seek a judicial review unless Ministers withdraw plans to reorganise local government in Suffolk.
01 Jun 2026
Suffolk SEND services praised for ‘significant step forward’ by inspectors – but challenges remain
Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Suffolk are beginning to see improvements in support services after inspectors...
28 May 2026
Suffolk County Council is proud to fly the St George’s Cross
Suffolk County Council has today raised the St George’s Cross at Endeavour House in Ipswich.
26 May 2026
New campaign urges public to help prevent wildfires this summer
A new partnership campaign aims to educate the public on preventing fires in the open that can escalate into devastating wildfires.
22 May 2026
New Suffolk County Council leader announces cabinet with pledge ‘community must come first’
Suffolk County Council has elected its new leader, Councillor Michael Hadwen, who pledged that the new administration would put Suffolk communities at the heart of...
21 May 2026
Norfolk & Suffolk to unveil AI avatar and 60+ investment opportunities at UKREiiF 2026
Norfolk and Suffolk will showcase more than 60 major investment opportunities at the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum.
19 May 2026