A statement from Councillor Matthew Hicks following the very sad death of our former colleague, Mary Evans. 24th January 2024 Statement from the Leader of Suffolk County Council Conservative Group, Councillor Matthew Hicks. Mary was a hugely dedicated and kind Councillor and a dear... Local News
Father Gritmas, Gritty Gritty Bang Bang and Spread Sheeran prepared for county’s cold snap 5th December 2023 Article by Councillor Paul West, Suffolk County Council’s cabinet member for Ipswich, Operational Highways and Flooding As temperatures plumet, highways teams... Local News
Conservative motion ensures meat and dairy remain firmly on the table at Council events 19th October 2023 At Full Council this afternoon (19th October) Suffolk County Council has agreed to pass the proposed Conservative’s motion to support our local farmers by... Local News
Almost £11 million planned for regeneration across Ipswich 14th March 2023 In the 2021 County Council elections, for the first time in many years, more than half of the Councillors elected to represent Ipswich were Conservative Party... Local News
Investment in new fire vehicles will help drive service’s continuous improvement 24th January 2023 Many of you may already be aware that Suffolk County Council is in the process of setting its budget for 2023/24, following a public consultation where over 2... Local News
Cabinet backs consultation on devolution deal worth over half a billion pounds for Suffolk 24th January 2023 Councillors have agreed to progress to consultation on Suffolk’s proposed devolution deal which would hand the county more powers and funding. Local News
Fire service celebrates Government inspection outcome 20th January 2023 Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service has been rated “Good” for its effectiveness and how well it manages staff by inspectors from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of... Local News
Suffolk’s trees and hedgerows to receive boost 16th January 2023 The authority will develop its work to manage and inspect trees and hedgerows on its estate, and on highways. It will have more resource to manage mature and... Local News
Council’s net zero plans making progress 6th January 2023 The council has been keen to lead from the front with its ambition to reduce its own emissions and energy costs, while inspiring and supporting others to do the... Local News