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
Vans, trailers and trade waste now accepted at nine of Suffolk’s recycling centres 2nd July 2020 As of 1 July 2020, people with vans, trailers and trade waste can now book to visit nine of Suffolk's 11 recycling centres. All visitors will need to pre-book... Local News
New plan sets out how Suffolk will prevent and respond to COVID-19 outbreak 30th June 2020 A plan which sets out how Suffolk would prevent and respond to a localised outbreak of COVID-19 was published on 30 June. Local News
First business benefits from council’s free solar panel scheme 29th June 2020 A Lowestoft-based charity is the first organisation to benefit from free solar panels, as part of Suffolk County Council’s Renewable Energy Fund. Nirvana Health... Local News
Joint statement from Sizewell C Joint Local Authorities Group – acceptance of DCO 24th June 2020 In a joint statement, published on 24 June, East Suffolk Council and Suffolk County Council outlined that, whilst EDF Energy has formally met the legal... Local News
Looking after the vulnerable is top priority 23rd June 2020 Nationally the focus of Covid-19 within the care sector has been on care homes. In Suffolk, we recognise that the experience is the same in all care settings... Opinions
More booking slots released following successful re-opening of Suffolk’s recycling centres 28th May 2020 On Thursday 14 May, all of Suffolk’s 11 recycling centre sites re-opened on an appointment only basis. Since then, 95% of all slots have been booked. This... Local News
Suffolk creates safer spaces as communities begin to re-open during Covid-19 response 27th May 2020 To ensure appropriate safety measures can be put in place for communities across Suffolk, the county council is working closely with its local authority... Local News
Stick With It Suffolk – continue slowing the spread of coronavirus 19th May 2020 Suffolk residents are being asked to continue their great efforts, which are successfully reducing the spread of COVID-19. Local News
An update on Covid-19 in Suffolk’s care homes 12th May 2020 There has been a lot of news reported lately about how the Coronavirus pandemic is playing out in care homes and other residential care settings. Many people... Opinions
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