Council news

Read the latest press releases and blog posts from Suffolk County Council.
New Ipswich link road uncovers 3,000-year-old settlement
The recently opened Europa Way is now improving traffic movements around north-west Ipswich, but it has also provided an avenue into the area’s history.
16 Apr 2025
99% of pupils receive a preferred primary school place on National Offer Day
99.36% of children were offered a place on National Offer Day at one of their three preferred primary schools and 96.27% were offered a place at their first...
16 Apr 2025
Nature recovery plan aims to revive Suffolk's wildlife
A new strategy has been drafted to help restore and enhance nature across Suffolk, and a consultation has been launched today (Wednesday 16 April) for you to share...
16 Apr 2025
Suffolk County Council Signs the Power of Youth Charter – A Commitment to Empowering the Next Generation To Shape Their Future
Suffolk County Council has signed the Power of Youth Charter, joining a UK-wide movement to empower young people to take the lead in shaping a better future for...
15 Apr 2025
One week left to share thoughts on large solar farm in north Suffolk
Suffolk County Council will object to the EcoPower solar farm proposals in north Suffolk, and is reminding residents there is just one week left to respond to the...
15 Apr 2025
Suffolk’s authorities supporting sustainability in schools
32 of Suffolk’s schools recently attended a conference to help them write their climate action plans and deliver sustainability initiatives.
11 Apr 2025
6,000 on-street and community EV chargepoints for Suffolk
Suffolk County Council, in partnership with operator Believ, will deliver around 6,000 new public electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints across the county.
09 Apr 2025
OPINION - How government funding will help us tackle the threat of flooding
By Councillor Paul West, Cabinet member for Operational Highways and Flooding
08 Apr 2025
Suffolk Highways launches weeds and grass management programme for 2025
Thousands of miles of verges and weeds will be treated as the campaign gets underway.
08 Apr 2025
£4 million skills funding boost for Norfolk and Suffolk
Up to £4 million will be spent delivering free skills training to an extra 1,345 adults across Norfolk and Suffolk in 2025/26.
02 Apr 2025
OPINION: Recycling centres proving popular with nearly a million visits a year
Did you know our 11 Suffolk household waste recycling centres receive nearly a million visits and deal with over 55,000 tonnes of waste every year?
01 Apr 2025
Flood schemes cash from government welcomed by council
Councillor Paul West welcomes a pledge by the Environment Agency to spend £68m on flood relief schemes in Suffolk and wider East Anglia.
01 Apr 2025