Council news

Read the latest press releases and blog posts from Suffolk County Council.
Home Energy Efficiency Assessment Voucher Scheme in Suffolk
The Suffolk Retrofit Assessment Voucher Scheme launches today, a pioneering initiative aimed at promoting energy efficiency and sustainability in homes across the...
22 Nov 2024
Department for Education welcomes SEND improvements and evidence of impact, but recognises challenges
The Department for Education (DfE) met with senior leaders from Suffolk County Council and the NHS to review the impact of wide-ranging improvement plans for...
21 Nov 2024
OPINION: Reflecting on the Suffolk Food Summit: A Vision for a Sustainable Suffolk
A column by Philip Faircloth-Mutton, Cabinet Member for Environment, Communities and Equality
19 Nov 2024
Suffolk’s new gritting fleet to keep county safe and moving during the colder weather
With temperatures forecast to drop this week, Suffolk’s new gritting fleet will commence its winter season shortly, treating thousands of miles of roads to help...
19 Nov 2024
Royal opening for the Gull Wing bridge
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal formally opens the Gull Wing Bridge in Lowestoft.
19 Nov 2024
Woodbridge residents encouraged to have their say on walking and wheeling improvements
Woodbridge residents are being asked to give their feedback on proposed walking and wheeling improvements in the town centre.
15 Nov 2024
Suffolk Food Summit Unites Local Leaders to Forge a Sustainable Food Future
Local leaders from Suffolk’s food sector gathered this week at the Suffolk Food Summit 2024, to set a powerful vision to tackle food poverty, reduce waste and build...
14 Nov 2024
Suffolk celebrates as local organisations are awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service.
It has been announced today that five voluntary organisations in Suffolk have been awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service.
14 Nov 2024
East Anglian counties partner with US city of Virginia Beach for mutual business and economic growth
The counties of Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex are partnering with Virginia Beach, a US city with booming technology and renewables sectors, to boost transatlantic...
13 Nov 2024
Discussions begin on expanding two Ipswich secondary schools
Talks are underway which if successful could see 600 extra student places across both schools.
13 Nov 2024
Council making net zero gains, but still work to do
Suffolk County Council continues to bring down its carbon emissions, with significant reductions from council-owned street lighting, vehicles and buildings, but...
13 Nov 2024
Council welcomes news that the Nautilus Interconnector project will not be coming to Suffolk
Suffolk County Council has today welcomed the news that a major energy infrastructure project will no longer impact the Suffolk coast, but has asked for urgent...
12 Nov 2024