How we're protecting Suffolk from fraud Tuesday, 13 January, 2026 Fraud is one of the fastest-growing threats facing our public services and our communities. At Suffolk County Council, we take our duty to protect public funds and protect our residents seriously. Every pound lost to fraud is a pound that can’t be spent on vital services like social care, roads, and schools. The scale of the challenge is staggering. The National Audit Office estimates that, in... Articles
One Suffolk, full steam ahead to deliver for Suffolk 8th August 2025 An opinion column by Cllr Richard Rout, Cabinet Member for Devolution, Local Government Reorganisation and NSIPs This week, local media has been very excited by... Articles
Why Suffolk needs investment in its transport infrastructure 29th July 2025 I am sure a very large sigh of relief went around much of Suffolk with the announcement that repairs to the Orwell Bridge had finished ahead of schedule and the... Articles
How Suffolk companies are prioritising staff wellbeing? 22nd July 2025 By Steve Wiles, cabinet member for Public Health and Protection Workplace wellbeing is becoming more important than ever, and here in Suffolk, many employers... Articles
Suffolk Youth Justice Plan puts children at the heart 15th July 2025 Last week, Suffolk’s Youth Justice Board presented its Youth Justice plan for 2025/26 to Suffolk County Council. I’m pleased to say that following a debate... Articles
Improving Suffolk’s roads: summer surface dressing update 8th July 2025 By Councillor Paul West, Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet Member for Operational Highways As summer sets in, Suffolk Highways is pleased to announce the... Articles
Suffolk celebrates VE Day and why we should come together 6th 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... Articles
How government funding will help us tackle the threat of flooding 8th April 2025 Column by Councillor Paul West, Cabinet member for Operational Highways and Flooding. You will have seen recently the welcome news that the Environment Agency... Articles
A New Chapter for Suffolk’s Libraries 19th March 2025 Column by Councillor Philip Faircloth-Mutton, Cabinet Member for Environment, Communities and Equality. Yesterday, my cabinet colleagues and I made a difficult... Articles
Devolution is a win but myths must be tackled 12th February 2025 Column by Cllr Richard Rout, Cabinet Member for Devolution, Local Government Reform and NSIPs. On Monday, I was appointed as Suffolk County Council’s cabinet... Opinions
Conservatives force Digital ID U-turn 14th January 2026 After months of pressure Labour have yet again U-turned on another policy National News
Conservatives call for social media ban for under 16’s 12th January 2026 Children are spending more time online than ever before, often exposed to explicit content National News
Conservatives force vote on Keeping Jury Trials 8th January 2026 Last Night the Conservatives forced a vote on protecting jury trials. National News
Chagos Bill Defeated 6th January 2026 Labour’s disastrous Chagos Surrender Bill has been defeated in the House of Lords National News
Kemi's New Year Message 1st January 2026 This year, we will show that we are the only party with a backbone needed to build a stronger Britain National News
Labour U-turn on the Family Farm Tax 23rd December 2025 After 14 months of pressure Labour have partially U-turned on this cruel and unfair tax National News
