Council news

Following on from last year’s Inspection of Local Authority Children’s Services (ILACS), Ofsted has carried out a Focused Visit to assess the progress of the...

A fresh look at Ipswich’s 1,400 year history has been detailed in a new book, taking in one man’s supervision of over 50 archaeological excavations in the town...

Suffolk County Council has signed a new partnership with the Poltava Regional Military Administration in Ukraine, rooted in friendship, shared values and a...

Parents and carers have until Friday 31 October 2025 to submit an application to secure their child’s secondary school place for September 2026.

Column by Cllr Richard Smith MVO, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Economic Development and Skills

Suffolk County Council is inviting feedback from residents, businesses and community organisations as it prepares its budget for the 2026/27 financial year.

Was Margaret Catchpole a criminal or a woman charting her own path? Decide for yourself when her personal letters written to friends and family during her...

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is marking World Mental Health Day (10 October) by reinforcing its commitment to protecting the wellbeing of those who...

The release of ‘The Run’, the seventh fostering awareness film produced by award-winning producers ReelTwentyFive, has been announced and will premiere at the...

Opinion by Councillor Bobby Bennett, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services

Suffolk County Council’s recycling centres have raised over £500,000 for charity and repurposed over 4,200 tonnes of waste.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) celebrated excellence in operational response, community safety, multi-agency collaboration, and long service at its annual...