Suffolk celebrates VE Day and why we should come together Tuesday, 6 May, 2025 Column by Councillor Mick Fraser, Suffolk County Council's Armed Forces Champion. As VE Day, Victory in Europe Day, approaches, it’s a moment to pause and reflect on what this day means to us as a nation and as a county. On 8 May 1945, people poured into the streets to mark the end of the war in Europe. It was a day of joy, relief, and unity after nearly six years of conflict. 80 years later it's... Articles
Time to look ahead to a year of great change 20th February 2024 Column by Councillor Matthew Hicks, Suffolk County Council's Leader Time moves fast in politics, and less than a week since Suffolk County Council agreed its... Opinions
New cabinet structure will strengthen SEND reform 7th February 2024 A column by Matthew Hicks, Leader of Suffolk County Council In recent weeks, readers will no doubt have seen a lot of news stories about SEND services in... Articles
New funding for arts, but difficult decisions remain 30th January 2024 A column by Councillor Richard Rout, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Environment The next couple of weeks are an incredibly busy and important... Articles
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
How Suffolk can reuse and repair to boost items' lifespans 23rd January 2024 A column by Councillor Richard Smith, Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Transport Strategy and Waste Are you looking to live more sustainably and save... Articles
Could you be a parent and child foster carer? 23rd January 2024 Column by Councillor Stephen Burroughes, Deputy Cabinet Member for Fostering and Adoption In this week's column, we are exploring parent and child fostering. It... Articles
A response to our budget proposals for Art and Museum sector organisations 10th January 2024 A column by Councillor Richard Rout, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Environment There have been some very emotive words said about the County... Articles
The best of Suffolk shone bright throughout another tough year 1st January 2024 Column by Councillor Matthew Hicks, Leader of Suffolk County Council It is always important to pause and thank those who do so much for our county but... Opinions
Why we have not objected to Sea Link energy plans at this stage 19th December 2023 A column by Councillor Richard Rout, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Environment Everyone in Suffolk is now becoming aware of the many energy... Articles
Conservatives Introduce the ‘Deportation Bill’ 8th May 2025 While Labour continues to ignore the British Public, the Conservative Party has published a no-nonsense plan to take back control of the UK’s borders National News
The Conservative Party's final Party Election Broadcast 6th May 2025 Want the best for your town? Watch our most recent Party Election Broadcast where Kemi explains how important the Local Elections on the 1st May are National News
Conservative response to Labour's Emergency Budget 26th March 2025 Read Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride’s response to Labour’s Emergency Budget, explaining why we are in economic disarray National News
Kemi Launches our 2025 Local Elections Campaign 26th March 2025 At a speech in Buckinghamshire on March 20th Kemi Badenoch spoke about what's at stake in the local elections on May 1st National News
Kemi Launches the Policy Renewal Programme 18th March 2025 At a speech in London Kemi Badenoch launched the Policy Renewal Programme, the largest policy exercise in a generation National News
Kemi’s statement on Ukraine 3rd March 2025 Ukraine is fighting for the same freedom, democracy and sovereignty we enjoy in the UK – we must support them National News
