Council news

Read the latest press releases and blog posts from Suffolk County Council.
Suffolk residents urged to apply quickly for free home energy upgrades
Suffolk residents living in properties which are not energy efficient, could be eligible for funding to make their homes warmer and reduce their energy bills...
16 Dec 2025
OPINION: How Suffolk is investing in our roads
Councillor Paul West explains how Suffolk's roads have improved over the last decade but work continues to make them better.
16 Dec 2025
Firefighter applications surge as Suffolk boosts female representation
Firefighter applications to Suffolk Fire and Rescue surged 32%, with female representation up 38%, doubling the recruitment pool to 64 for future vacancies.
15 Dec 2025
One Suffolk best for most vulnerable, say county’s safeguarding leaders
Anthony Douglas and Chris Robson, voice their support for the One Suffolk plan for a single unitary authority.
11 Dec 2025
67 new Skills Bootcamps launched in Suffolk and Norfolk
The new training programmes are designed to help address regional skill gaps and support career development in key industries.
11 Dec 2025
County council reacts to new appointment at Sizewell C
The announcement of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Sizewell C has been met with surprise at Suffolk County Council.
11 Dec 2025
£12m Active Travel funding over four years announced for Suffolk
Suffolk County Council schemes promoting walking, cycling and wheeling receive funding for another four years from the government.
11 Dec 2025
Loft insulation scammers ordered to pay £48,891 after targeting vulnerable Suffolk residents
A fraudulent loft insulation operation has been brought to justice after misleading elderly homeowners across four counties.
09 Dec 2025
Objection lodged to Red House Farm planning approval over school funding shortfall
Suffolk County Council has formally objected to Ipswich Borough Council’s proposed planning approval of over 1,000 new homes at Red House Farm on Westerfield Road...
09 Dec 2025
SEND data shows improvement, but impact not felt by everyone, committee hears
Education Scrutiny Committee hears that progress in SEND reform is being made and robust improvement plans in place but further work is needed to ensure progress is...
08 Dec 2025
Suffolk secures more than £26 million bus funding over three years
Government funding for public transport in Suffolk is confirmed for three years.
08 Dec 2025
Suffolk County Council welcomes Landmark House sale to Suffolk Police.
Suffolk County Council today welcomed the decision by the Police and Crime Commissioner to purchase the council’s 50% share of Landmark House in Ipswich. This will...
08 Dec 2025