Council news

Read the latest press releases and blog posts from Suffolk County Council.
Stowmarket Fire Station honoured with Community Hero award
Stowmarket Fire Station has won Community Hero of the Year after a public nomination highlighted its service, support and community spirit.
29 Sep 2026
Unfair Government funding puts Suffolk’s children at a ‘severe disadvantage’
Suffolk County Council’s new administration is calling on the Government to level-up years of significant underfunding for the county’s children and young people.
28 Sep 2026
Suffolk residents urged to speak up on huge Redmere Wind Farm proposals
Suffolk County Council is urging residents, businesses and parish councils to have their say on plans for the Redmere Onshore Wind Farm, a major new energy...
28 Sep 2026
Give a Suffolk care leaver the prom they never had
Suffolk residents are being urged to help create a night to remember for care-experienced young people by supporting a community appeal for this year’s Winter Ball.
25 Sep 2026
New book explores how everyday pottery helps tell the story of East Anglia's past
A major new book is using evidence from more than two million pottery fragments to build a picture of everyday life in East Anglia between the Anglo-Saxon and...
25 Sep 2026
Council achieves Bronze status in Ministry of Defence employer scheme
The award recognises the council’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community and upholding the Armed Forces Covenant.
25 Sep 2026
Suffolk campaign urges drivers to let people cross before turning
The Always Let People Cross Before You Turn campaign has been launched by the Way To Go team and runs for six weeks.
25 Sep 2026
Firefighters to carry ladder 13.1 miles for charity
A team from Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) will take on a unique challenge at this year's Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon, carrying a fire service...
24 Sep 2026
Major improvements to begin on Main Road, Martlesham
Suffolk County Council is set to begin a major package of highway improvements on Main Road, Martlesham, from next month.
23 Sep 2026
100-day countdown to new tobacco sales law
Residents and businesses across Suffolk are being reminded that changes to tobacco sales laws will come into force in 100 days.
23 Sep 2026
From wormeries to bokashi: new composting showcase opens in Suffolk
A new composting demonstration area has opened at the Food Museum in Stowmarket, showcasing the many ways households, community groups and businesses can turn...
23 Sep 2026
Suffolk education leaders unite to champion belonging and inclusion
More than 150 leaders and practitioners gathered at Trinity Park to drive forward Suffolk’s inclusive vision for children and young people . The event also welcomed...
23 Sep 2026