How we're protecting Suffolk from fraud Tuesday, 13 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 and protect our residents seriously. Every pound lost to fraud is a pound that can’t be spent on vital services like social care, roads, and schools. The scale of the challenge is staggering. The National Audit Office estimates that, in... 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
One Suffolk is the only sensible way forward 16th September 2025 Local politics will undergo some truly significant changes in the next few years, so whatever you think about politicians, I hope you’ll understand why we are... Articles
What can we do to protect Suffolk's thatched treasures from fire 19th August 2025 By Cllr Steve Wiles, Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet Member for Public Health and Public Protection There’s something timeless about a thatched roof. They... Articles
Wishing all Suffolk students well with the next step of their education and careers 12th August 2025 On Thursday, students across Suffolk will receive their A-Level, BTEC and T-Level results. I would like to wish all students the very best of luck, I know you... Articles
Conservatives force Digital ID U-turn 14th January 2026 After months of pressure Labour have yet again U-turned on another policy National News
Conservatives call for social media ban for under 16’s 12th January 2026 Children are spending more time online than ever before, often exposed to explicit content National News
Conservatives force vote on Keeping Jury Trials 8th January 2026 Last Night the Conservatives forced a vote on protecting jury trials. National News
Chagos Bill Defeated 6th January 2026 Labour’s disastrous Chagos Surrender Bill has been defeated in the House of Lords National News
Kemi's New Year Message 1st January 2026 This year, we will show that we are the only party with a backbone needed to build a stronger Britain National News
Labour U-turn on the Family Farm Tax 23rd December 2025 After 14 months of pressure Labour have partially U-turned on this cruel and unfair tax National News
