Council news

Read the latest press releases and blog posts from Suffolk County Council.
Fraudsters targeting Suffolk homes with fake charity collection bags
Residents are being warned not to leave donations outside their homes after fake charity collection bags claiming to support a children’s cancer charity were found...
29 Jul 2026
King Charles III England Coast Path reaches the Stour estuary
A 13-mile walking route along the Suffolk side of the Stour estuary has opened, connecting Cattawade to Shotley Gate.
29 Jul 2026
Ipswich County Library set for first major refurbishment in 40 years
Ipswich County Library is set for its first major refurbishment in 40 years, thanks to an almost £900,000 investment that will transform the landmark building for a...
29 Jul 2026
Shop owners and hospitality venues to benefit from Council-backed expert high streets support
Independent retailers and hospitality businesses in Suffolk's market towns are set to receive expert support, tailored training and access to grant funding as the...
28 Jul 2026
Suffolk firefighters to take on 24-hour ladder climb to mark 9/11 anniversary
Suffolk firefighters will take on a 24-hour ladder climb in Ipswich to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and raise funds for emergency services charities.
27 Jul 2026
OPINION: Why I backed ending Suffolk's Climate Emergency declaration
Column by Councillor Morgan Brobyn, Cabinet Member for Food, Waste and Rural Affairs
21 Jul 2026
Suffolk County Council welcomes rejection of Forest City proposal
Suffolk County Council has welcomed the Government's decision not to support the proposed Forest City development.
21 Jul 2026
Young road safety champions are celebrated at Suffolk Junior Road Safety Officer awards
The awards recognised the outstanding work of the county's young road safety ambassadors.
17 Jul 2026
Council rescinds Climate Emergency declaration and launches review
Suffolk County Council has voted to rescind the Climate Emergency declaration originally adopted in March 2019 and commission a comprehensive review of climate, net...
16 Jul 2026
Over 200 young people take part in Suffolk's biggest youth hackathon yet
Over 200 young people from across Suffolk came together at Ipswich Town Hall today for the county’s biggest youth hackathon to date.
08 Jul 2026
Suffolk Highways monitoring road network during hot weather
The hot weather has affected some road surfaces but overall the impact on Suffolk's highway network remains limited.
08 Jul 2026
‘We had enough’: New film gives a voice to young people living with domestic abuse
A powerful new film created in Suffolk is shining a light on the hidden impact of domestic abuse on children and young people.
08 Jul 2026