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
Our plan to cut immigration 4th December 2023 Our plan to deliver the biggest cut in net migration on record. National News
What the Autumn Statement means for you 22nd November 2023 What the Autumn Statement means for you… National News
We’re delivering on our five priorities 20th November 2023 INFLATION HALVED: PRIORITY DELIVERED. And we've cut the small boat crossings by 33%. National News
Rishi Sunak: One year of taking long-term decisions to deliver the change we need 25th October 2023 Find out about Rishi's first year delivering long-term solutions to secure a brighter future. National News
CPC23 Address from Rishi Sunak 4th October 2023 Long-term decisions for a brighter future: find out what Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said to wrap up Conservative Party Conference 2023 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Johnny Mercer 4th October 2023 Find out what Johnny Mercer, Minister of State and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs said to CPC23 here. National News