Council news

Read the latest press releases and blog posts from Suffolk County Council.
Blue Badge abuser prosecuted for misusing Blue Badge in Ipswich
Nurul Rahman, of Kelvin Road Ipswich, pleaded guilty on the 17/06/2024 at Ipswich Magistrates to wrongful display of a blue badge contrary to Section 117 of the...
18 Jun 2024
Residents advised - don't do business with cold callers
Suffolk Trading Standards is urging people to keep the heat on cold callers and not sign up for work on the doorstep.
18 Jun 2024
Company and director found guilty of breaching fire safety regulations
An Ipswich property management company and its director is found guilty of breaches of fire safety legislation.
07 Jun 2024
Rogue trader plumber admits defrauding customers
Grant Phillips took thousands of pounds from customers for work that was never carried out or was sub-standard.
03 Jun 2024
Commissioning of Gull Wing bridge continues
Testing and commissioning of the Gull Wing bridge’s bascule section continues.
31 May 2024
Lakenheath’s Anglo-Saxon past uncovered in new book
Details of 1,500 year old burial grounds at RAF Lakenheath, including that of the famous Lakenheath Warrior, and are included in a new book which is out now.
31 May 2024
East of England local authorities collaborate to appeal for more foster families to work with their council
Eleven local authorities across the East of England have joined forces in a bid to collectively recruit more foster carers to look after some of the region’s most...
29 May 2024
Funding secured to boost digital tech innovation
Funding has been secured to boost support for the digital technology sector in Suffolk and Norfolk.
24 May 2024
Saddle up and hit the road for the Fire Fighters Charity
Aldeburgh fire station and Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service is inviting people to get on their bikes and set off on this year’s Suffolk Fire Ride.
24 May 2024
New cabinet changes announced as Council Leader sets out plans for next year
In the Annual General Meeting, Matthew Hicks, leader of Suffolk County Council, announced changes to his Cabinet at Suffolk County Council with immediate effect.
24 May 2024
Why Foster with Suffolk County Council?
Opinion piece by Cllr Bobby Bennett, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services.
21 May 2024
Suffolk Business Board named
A new Suffolk Business Board has been established to represent the local business community, help steer Suffolk’s economic strategy and create a stronger...
20 May 2024