Council news

Read the latest press releases and blog posts from Suffolk County Council.
Art and road safety project adds blaze of colour to journey to school for Ipswich youngsters
Ranelagh Primary School worked with Art Streets to brighten up key routes to the school.
02 Jul 2026
Council commits to securing the future of Suffolk county farms
Suffolk County Council is strengthening its commitment to its county farms, by opposing future sales of its farmland.
02 Jul 2026
Suffolk County Council’s Adult Social Care service again rated Good by Care Quality Commission.
Following an assessment by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Suffolk County Council has again been awarded an overall rating of “Good” for the quality of its Adult...
01 Jul 2026
Councillors decide to continue challenge of Government’s reorganisation plans
Suffolk County Council’s cabinet has agreed to pursue legal action against the Government following a meeting of its cabinet today (Monday June 29).
29 Jun 2026
Suffolk County Council supports communities in fight against use of RAF Barnham to house asylum seekers
The leader of Suffolk County Council has today committed the authority to supporting communities in and around Barnham.
26 Jun 2026
Views of the public sought in consultation on future of Hadleigh High Street
Suffolk County Council is looking at ways to make the High Street simpler to move around, safer for everyone, and a more enjoyable place to spend time.
26 Jun 2026
Suffolk County Council takes precautionary action following school fire
Suffolk County Council has announced an immediate programme of precautionary measures following a fire at Sidegate Primary School in Ipswich yesterday <June 24>.
25 Jun 2026
Suffolk Fire Control marks first anniversary with global recognition
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is marking the first anniversary of its state-of-the-art fire control room, just days after it was recognised on the world...
24 Jun 2026
Local authorities quiz government over NSIP reforms at Suffolk conference
Government departments have been questioned on their plans to reform the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) system at a national conference...
23 Jun 2026
Suffolk backs Armed Forces Week
COLUMN: Suffolk Armed Forces Commissioner Andrew Smith talks about Armed Forces Week and the importance of the Armed Forces Covenant.
23 Jun 2026
County council urges communities to help shape 2,200-acre solar farm project
Suffolk County Council is encouraging residents, businesses and parish councils to take part in EcoPower Suffolk’s public consultation for its proposed solar farm...
22 Jun 2026