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
Beccles and Stowmarket confirmed as host venues for 2019 OVO Energy Women’s Tour Grand Depart in Suffolk 8th March 2019 This year’s OVO Energy Women’s Tour Grand Depart in Suffolk will take place between Beccles and Stowmarket. It marks the first time that both market towns will... Local News
Have your say on the future of the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service 1st March 2019 Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service is asking the public for views on how it manages the risks it faces across the county, as well as five different areas of its... Local News
County Council announces timescale to progress the Ipswich Northern Route project 27th February 2019 On 27 February, the Leader of Suffolk County Council, Matthew Hicks, announced the timescale to progress the Ipswich Northern Route project. Cllr Hicks has... Local News
Suffolk County Council 2019/20 budget approved 14th February 2019 On 14 February, Suffolk County Council concluded its budget setting process for this coming financial year (2019/2020). From 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020... Local News
Green light to develop more specialist education placements in Suffolk 29th January 2019 On 29 January 2019, Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet agreed recommendations to move forward with creating more specialist education places in Suffolk. Local News
Suffolk’s roads warming to £300,000 thermal patching technology 28th January 2019 Suffolk Highways is celebrating road repair success following a £300,000 investment in Nu-phalt Thermal Patching technology. The investment, which has been... Local News
Department for Education recognises outstanding performance by Suffolk students 24th January 2019 On 24 January 2019, the Department for Education published revised GCSE and A Level results. Local News
10,000 Suffolk homes say ‘no’ to cold callers on their doorsteps 9th January 2019 Suffolk Trading Standards recently gave out its 10,000th No Cold Calling sticker, just four years after launching the campaign. Local News
Suffolk County Council’s budget setting for 2019/2020 29th November 2018 On 14 November, Suffolk County Council published key papers which mark the beginning of a three-month process to agree Suffolk County Council’s budget for 2019... 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