Council news

Read the latest press releases and blog posts from Suffolk County Council.
New waterworks proposals to affect large area of Suffolk
A new consultation on proposals from Essex and Suffolk Water for a new pipeline network and underground drinking water reservoirs, is reaching out to over 100 towns...
31 Oct 2025
Nature recovery roadmap launched for Norfolk and Suffolk
County councils in Norfolk and Suffolk have launched their respective Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS).
31 Oct 2025
Gritters get ready as Suffolk prepares for winter
Column by Councillor Paul West, Cabinet member for Operational Highways, Flooding and Ipswich
28 Oct 2025
Council urges communities to act as hearing for ‘ill-considered’ pylon project nears
Suffolk County Council is finalising its objections to National Grid’s Norwich to Tilbury pylon project as official Examination of the scheme nears – and is...
28 Oct 2025
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service joins global tribute to control room champions
This week, during International Control Room Week, Suffolk Fire and Rescue is shining a light on the unseen heroes who protect Suffolk 24/7.
27 Oct 2025
Suffolk celebrates five years of investment in the National Cycle Network
The county looks to the future after five years that has seen £5 million invested in the network.
23 Oct 2025
New £10m Natural Environment Grant Fund launched in East Suffolk
A new £10m grant scheme has been launched to support environmental enhancement projects along the East coast.
23 Oct 2025
Remembering Councillor Melanie Vigo di Gallidoro
Suffolk County Council today pays tribute to Councillor Melanie Vigo di Gallidoro.
21 Oct 2025
Mapping project reaches major digital milestone
The first phase of Suffolk’s Definitive Map digital consolidation project has been completed.
21 Oct 2025
Suffolk residents safer than ever thanks to 70% increase in home fire safety visits
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has boosted Home Fire Safety Visits (HFSVs) in the county by 70% in just two years, rising from 2,755 in 2022/23 to 4,673 in...
20 Oct 2025
1,000-year-old Sizewell silver coin hoard staying in its Suffolk home
A unique hoard of 321 silver coins found in 2023 during excavations for Sizewell C, is to be donated to Suffolk County Council’s Archaeological Service (SCCAS).
20 Oct 2025
Ofsted Focused Visit finds ‘early signs of improvement’ in Front Door Children’s Services
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...
16 Oct 2025