Opinions

Discussions around climate change are not reserved for the national or international stage. All of us have a responsibility to do what we can to lessen our...

Nationally the focus of Covid-19 within the care sector has been on care homes. In Suffolk, we recognise that the experience is the same in all care settings...

There has been a lot of news reported lately about how the Coronavirus pandemic is playing out in care homes and other residential care settings. Many people...

It is week five of lock down and for many of us who are staying safe at home we find ourselves in a new routine. Each day I appreciate how lucky I am to be able...

Coronavirus is having an impact on all our lives and every one of us can play an important role in looking after each other. Whether that be staying at home to...

People often ask me why I wanted to become a councillor? And, my answer is simple. I want to make a difference to my local community, and the best way I can do...

In his annual speech in May last year, Leader of Suffolk County Council, Matthew Hicks, announced that he was creating a new cabinet position as portfolio...

As we reach the end of not just a year, but a decade, it gives me an opportunity for a moment of reflection. So much has happened politically over the last 12...

By Richard Rout, Cabinet member for Environment and Public Protection My Environment and Public Protection portfolio at the Council is incredibly diverse, it...