Why school crossing patrol officers are so important Wednesday, 4 March, 2026 It is a sight that we all see and take for granted - a school crossing patrol officer stepping calmly into the road, holding up that familiar round sign and children cross a busy road in safety. Most motorists happily play their part, but not all – which is why Suffolk County Council’s new campaign, Lollipops Aren’t Just For Children, is so important. From Monday March 2, we are reminding drivers... Articles
We do not ask for increases lightly - we try to avoid them 18th February 2026 Suffolk County Council has now approved its budget for the forthcoming financial year. For those who follow local politics, it’s always a big occasion. It’s the... Articles
Suffolk is unfairly in the firing line over pothole rating 20th January 2026 The issue of potholes is once again in the headlines following the Government’s new Highways Ratings “traffic light” system, which has unfairly put Suffolk in... Articles
How we're protecting Suffolk from fraud 13th January 2026 Fraud is one of the fastest-growing threats facing our public services and our communities. At Suffolk County Council, we take our duty to protect public funds... Articles
Melford Road Active Travel scheme to be cancelled 19th December 2025 A scheme to install a new walking and cycling route and new pedestrian crossings in Sudbury has been cancelled. Melford Road would have seen the replacement of... Articles
One Suffolk gaining support from key community leaders 28th November 2025 I know that local government reorganisation can feel distant and complicated, but it affects us all. I don’t write and talk about it a lot just to champion One... Articles
'Early signs of improvement' in Children's Services 21st October 2025 We work with children who, through no fault of their own, are at risk of harm, homelessness, or need to come into our care. Children come into care for all... Articles
Help shape the 2026/27 Suffolk County Council budget 14th October 2025 As Suffolk County Council’s cabinet member for finance, I want to invite you to help shape our budget for 2026/27. Each year, the council faces difficult... Articles
Celebrating our Kinship Carers - Family or friends who step up to raise a child 7th October 2025 Opinion by Councillor Bobby Bennett, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services. Corporate Parenting - supporting the children in our care to... Articles
Our plan to get Suffolk working 30th September 2025 Column by Cllr Richard Smith MVO, deputy leader of the council and cabinet member for finance, economic development and skills Work, health and community are... Articles
Conservatives pledge to close label loophole to Protect British farmers 4th March 2026 We must ensure that food grown overseas is labelled fairly. National News
Mel Stride responds to Rachel Reeves’s Spring Statement 3rd March 2026 More taxes, less growth, same old Labour. National News
Kemi’s Speech on British Integration 2nd March 2026 Britain only works when we are integrated as one society working together. National News
Conservatives force another Labour U-turn 25th February 2026 Labour have backed down from proposals to close local post office branches. National News
Kemi hosts press conference on the cost of social media 24th February 2026 Kemi joins bereaved parents in calling for much needed restrictions. National News
Conservatives pledge to cut Student loan interest 23rd February 2026 In our New Deal for young people, we will cap Plan 2 interest rates. National News
