Council news

Read the latest press releases and blog posts from Suffolk County Council.
Council’s Cabinet to study strengthening A14 resilience around Ipswich and Orwell Bridge
The Cabinet is being asked to approve a Pre-Strategic Outline Business Case on potential options.
09 Sep 2026
Council acts on early warning signs as budget forecasts indicate £7.8m overspend
Suffolk County Council is acting on early warning signs as budget forecasts at the end of Quarter 1 show an estimated £7.8m overspend in the council’s 2026-27...
09 Sep 2026
Suffolk creates 648 new school and SEND places
More than 600 new school and SEND places will be available for children and young people this academic year as Suffolk County Council continues to invest in...
08 Sep 2026
Government withdraws LGR decision in Suffolk - council leader responds
The government has today announced that implementation of local government reorganisation in Suffolk has been withdrawn.
07 Sep 2026
Over 140km of Suffolk roads treated as 2026 Surface Dressing programme comes to an end
86 sites completed across the county as Suffolk Highways delivered its 2026 surface dressing programme.
02 Sep 2026
Suffolk firefighters set to depart for 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in Atlanta
Suffolk firefighters are set to take part in one of the world's most significant firefighter remembrance events.
01 Sep 2026
Cutting edge pothole-busting machine put to test as council launches new plan to put Suffolk communities first
Suffolk County Council will today start trialling new pothole machinery as part a new plan to bring more innovation into the way public services are delivered for...
01 Sep 2026
Families invited to get moving at Suffolk in Motion travel experience day
Residents are invited to discover new ways to travel around Suffolk at a free family-friendly event taking place this autumn.
26 Aug 2026
Suffolk residents can get a free proposal to replace ageing heating systems
All of Suffolk’s public sector organisations (including all of Suffolk’s local councils) have come together to help residents in Suffolk replace ageing gas, oil or...
24 Aug 2026
OPINION: Technology and AI must be at the forefront of Government's Adult Social Care Reform
Column by Councillor Philip Faircloth-Mutton, Suffolk County Council's Deputy Leader and cabinet member for Adult Social Care
18 Aug 2026
River Gipping path improvements complete as full 17-mile route reopens
Walkers and local communities can once again enjoy the full length of the Gipping Valley River Path after major improvements and repairs were completed at two key...
17 Aug 2026
Efforts of Adult Learners in Suffolk recognised at Award Ceremony
The achievements of Adult Learners in Suffolk were recognised at an awards ceremony held at Portman Road.
13 Aug 2026