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
Superheroes wear a mask – Don’t give Covid-19 the opportunity to spread 16th February 2021 Column by Councillor James Reeder, Suffolk County Council Cabinet Member for Public Health and Prevention. Local News
Have your say: Proposed development of a new recycling centre in Haverhill 15th February 2021 A new proposal will relocate the Chalkstone Way Recycling Centre Local News
Suffolk County Council pushes ahead to new levels of digital connectivity as it launches sensor "gateway" roll-out. 12th February 2021 Suffolk County Council is deploying ‘gateways’ to build a network that covers all of Suffolk Local News
Suffolk County Council increases budget to support most vulnerable residents and county’s recovery from Covid-19 11th February 2021 Suffolk County Council has agreed its budget for 2021/22. Following approval of its annual budget today, Suffolk County Council is increasing its planned... Local News
New COVID-19 rapid testing centres to open in Suffolk 10th February 2021 A further seven rapid testing centres for COVID-19 are to open in Suffolk. Local News
Suffolk County Council complete sale of Chilton Woods land to Taylor Wimpey for future development of a new local community 9th February 2021 The £35m sale of a significant part of the development site at Chilton Woods is now complete Local News
Opinion: Thank you to all those who are working hard to keep us safe 9th February 2021 Column by Matthew Hicks, Leader of the Council. Over the weekend we saw severe weather with the arrival of storm Darcy and up to 25cm of snow falling in some... Local News
Asymptomatic testing centres open in Haverhill and Lowestoft 5th February 2021 Two Covid-19 rapid testing centre targeting people who have the virus and do not show symptoms are to open in Suffolk Local News
Suffolk 2020 fund to support a virtual centre of excellence for youth work 4th February 2021 As part of the Council’s Suffolk 2020 fund, SCC are launching a Virtual Centre of Excellence for youth work. Local News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News