Council news

Read the latest press releases and blog posts from Suffolk County Council.
Suffolk County Council announces £63m A12 highway improvement proposals
A full planning application for improvements between the A12/A14 Seven Hills Junction and Woods Lane junction north of Woodbridge will be submitted later this month.
03 Nov 2025
Consultation into next phase of Active Travel Woodbridge gets underway
The views of the public are being sought on the next round of proposed town centre traffic improvements for Woodbridge.
03 Nov 2025
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
One Suffolk proposal for Local Government Reorganisation gains support in Westminster
The One Suffolk plan for LGR gained support from politicians, Suffolk business leaders and key stakeholders in an event held in Westminster.
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