The UK Met Office has issued a Yellow warning of thunderstorms from 4am to 11am on Saturday 19 July.
If you see a highway emergency, such as a fallen tree or significant flooding, please call 0345 606 6171.
Find out more about this weather warning for Suffolk, including how to prepare.
The Leader of the Council is elected for a four year term, at the first annual meeting of each council term.
The role of the Leader is to provide effective leadership to Suffolk by managing and leading Cabinet. They develop and approve policies, strategies and plans of the council, except those which are subject to approval by the council.
They also act as an ambassador for the county by being a spokesperson, and promote the work of the county council.
The Leader of the Council is Matthew Hicks.
Phone: 01473 260535
Mobile: 07824 474741
Email: matthew.hicks@suffolk.gov.uk
The Deputy Leader of the Council is Richard Smith MVO.
The Deputy Leader of the Council deputises for the Leader when he is not available.
Email: richard.smith@suffolk.gov.uk
Suffolk County Council has developed role profiles which give an indication of the skills a councillor may need and responsibilities they may have during their term of office.