On 8 October 2018, Suffolk County Council launched its annual budget consultation. The consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 16th November 2018. Resident are being asked to give their views on the services provided by the council as it faces the challenge of making savings of £25 million in 2019/2020.

On 25 September, the Beccles Southern Relief Road was officially opened by the Vice Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk, Robert Rous.

The 3rd annual Suffolk Care Home Olympics starts in October 2018. The purpose of the competition is to give care home residents a fun and enjoyable experience of sport whilst also highlighting the importance of physical activity within social care settings.

On 12 September, Suffolk County Council and Suffolk Association of Local Councils launched their annual search to find the most active town and villages in Suffolk.

On 24 August 2018, it was confirmed that 98% superfast broadband coverage will be achieved in Suffolk in 2020.

Self-reported statistics from Suffolk schools, released on 23 August, show that more students in Suffolk have achieved expected levels of GCSE attainment in English and maths this year.

Self-reported A-level figures, released on 16 August, show that Suffolk pupils have once again performed well with the number of A*-E grades awarded above the national average.

Councillor Matthew Hicks, Leader of Suffolk County Council, has today expressed his sadness following the death of Councillor Anne Whybrow.

Councillor Matthew Hicks, Leader of Suffolk County Council said:

Suffolk Fire and Rescue have been working tirelessly to tackle a large number of open air fires as a result of the recent hot weather.

On 24 July, Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet approved a plan to pump £6million into upgrading Suffolk’s recycling centres.