A statement from Councillor Matthew Hicks following the very sad death of our colleague, Peter Gould. Monday, 22 July, 2024 Statement from the Leader of Suffolk County Council Conservative Group, Councillor Matthew Hicks. Peter Gould was elected as a Suffolk County Councillor in May 2021, representing the Hoxne and Eye Division. Peter was a dedicated public servant, holding senior positions in local government across the country before being elected as a councillor in Suffolk. Peter was a very kind man, dedicated to... Local News
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
Trading Standards warns people to beware the five scams of Christmas 12th December 2023 Column by Councillor Andrew Reid, Suffolk County Council Cabinet Member for Public Health and Public Protection Christmas is round the corner and the coming... Articles
Conservative motion reaffirms Suffolk County Council's longstanding support for our Armed Forces 7th December 2023 Today (7th December) the Conservative Group motion, which looks to champion and support our Armed Forces communities and Suffolk’s military bases, passed at the... Articles
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
Suffolk County Council Adult Services Rated Good by Care Watchdog 28th November 2023 Column by Councillor Beccy Hopfensperger, Suffolk County Council Cabinet Member for Adult Care Suffolk County Council has had quite a bit of good news recently... Articles
Violence against Women and Girls – Let’s Change the Story 21st November 2023 Opinion piece by Cllr Bobby Bennett, Cabinet Member for Equality and Communities Violence Against Women and Girls has a devastating impact on its victims... Opinions
Success for Suffolk at National Social Worker Awards 16th November 2023 Article written by Councillor Beccy Hopfensperger, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, and Councillor James Reeder Cabinet Member for Children and Young... Articles
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
More LINK foster carers are urgently needed in Suffolk 17th October 2023 Suffolk County Council urgently needs to recruit more LINK foster carers for children with additional needs and disabilities. LINK foster carers serve as a... Articles
Rishi Sunak Announces National Service Policy 21st August 2024 Only the Conservatives will take the bold action needed to give young people the opportunities they deserve National News
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General Election Speech in Full 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak's speech in full as the Prime Minister announces a General Election in July National News
Why I'm calling a General Election 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak explains in the Spectator why he has called a General Election. National News
The Triple Lock Plus: Only the Conservatives have a clear plan for pensioners 21st August 2024 From next April, the Conservatives will increase the personal allowance for pensioners in line with the Triple Lock by introducing a new age-related allowance—a... National News
The Conservative Party Leadership contest 2024 21st August 2024 A new Leader of the Party will be chosen by members National News