A statement from Councillor Matthew Hicks following the very sad death of our former colleague, Mary Evans. Wednesday, 24 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 friend. She was determined to make a difference for the residents of Suffolk, whether in Clare Division or as a Cabinet Member and Deputy Leader of Suffolk County Council. In the most difficult times during the pandemic, when we faced so much... Local News
A new electric taxi-bus service launches in East Suffolk 13th May 2021 Suffolk County Council launches Katch, a new sustainable, electric taxi-bus service in the East of the county. Local News
New cycle parking installed thanks to Government’s Active Travel Fund 12th May 2021 Four new cycle parking stands have been installed in Hadleigh town as a result of the Government’s Active Travel Fund to help make cycling safer and easier. Local News
Suffolk Conservatives Launch 2021 County Council Manifesto 26th March 2021 Suffolk Conservatives have today launched their manifesto for the 2021 Suffolk County Council elections. Matthew Hicks, leader of Suffolk Conservatives, and the... Local News
Healing woods and spaces to play an important role in Suffolk’s mental health 24th March 2021 90% of respondents strongly support the idea of establishing ‘healing woods’ in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Local News
100,000 trees planted as part of ambitious council scheme 23rd March 2021 100,000 trees have been planted in just five months, since Suffolk County Council committed £228,000 from its Suffolk 2020 Fund to protect biodiversity. Local News
Lowestoft’s Gull Wing officially marks the start of construction 22nd March 2021 The start of construction work on Lowestoft’s Gull Wing has been formally marked today (22 March 2021) Local News
Suffolk to be included in Government's UK Gigabit Broadband programme 19th March 2021 Suffolk is set to be included in its £5 billion strategy to deliver next generation, gigabit-capable broadband to the entire country. Local News
Suffolk launches Quiet Lanes for residents to enjoy as lockdown eases 16th March 2021 Just two weeks away from being able to meet others outdoors, Suffolk County Council is encouraging residents to explore more of the beautiful countryside... Local News
Thanking WI bakers for supporting the Covid vaccine effort 11th March 2021 The Women's Institute (WI) have been praised for providing vaccination center staff with supplies of delicious baked goods. Local News
CPC23 Address from Penny Mordaunt 4th October 2023 Find out what Penny Mordaunt, Leader of the House of Commons, said to CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Suella Braverman 3rd October 2023 Find out what Home Secretary Suella Braverman said at CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Alex Chalk 3rd October 2023 Find out what Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Alex Chalk said to CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Michael Gove 3rd October 2023 Find out what Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Secretary said at CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Michelle Donelan 3rd October 2023 Find out what Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan said at CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Steve Barclay 3rd October 2023 Find out what Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay said at CPC23 here. National News