Council news

Suffolk's Chief Fire Officer, Jon Lacey, has announced his retirement, bringing to a close a distinguished 34-year career in the fire and rescue service.

Planning permission is granted for a scheme to improve the key road near Woodbridge.

Record-breaking interest in becoming an on-call firefighter sees Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service receive 219 applications from across the county.

Time is running out for parents and carers to apply for a secondary school place before the deadline of Saturday 31 October.

Two new schemes have been completed just upstream of Debenham to reduce flood risk during heavy rainfall events, such as those experienced during Storm Babet in...

Suffolk County Council is supporting the Environment Agency's Flood Action Week (from 12 October 2026), which aims to raise awareness of flood risk and encourage...

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service has unveiled 11 new fire engines as part of a £3.6 million investment in the county’s emergency response.

Visitors to Orwell Country Park can now enjoy a new wellbeing trail designed to encourage people to slow down, notice their surroundings and experience the benefits...

Suffolk partners delivering a programme to help people give up smoking have welcomed the release of figures showing a significant fall in the number of cigarette...

Suffolk’s plans to improve support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have received Government approval.

Families are being invited to have their say on proposals to create a new offering of family hubs across Suffolk.

Two Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service initiatives have been recognised nationally for innovation, collaboration and community impact.