Council news

Read the latest press releases and blog posts from Suffolk County Council.
Leading think tank endorses single unitary authority for Suffolk
Centre for Cities endorses the One Suffolk proposal within its report Priority Growth: How to reorganise local government in 2026.
19 Dec 2025
Statement on provisional local government finance settlement 2026 to 2027
Suffolk County Council has expressed serious concern following the publication of the government’s provisional local government finance settlement 2026 to 2027.
19 Dec 2025
Melford Road active travel scheme to be cancelled
A scheme to install new pedestrian crossings and shared-use off-road pedestrian and cycle facility is halted following local opposition.
19 Dec 2025
LionLink consultation to launch in the new year, communities encouraged to take part
Suffolk County Council is encouraging affected residents and communities to engage with a public consultation for National Grid’s LionLink project, details of which...
18 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
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
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