Council news

Read the latest press releases and blog posts from Suffolk County Council.
Suffolk man guilty of selling counterfeit goods
A market stall trader has been sentenced after pleading guilty to selling counterfeit goods following a haul of clothing seized by Suffolk Trading Standards.
08 May 2025
Council cites numerous concerns as it formally objects to north Suffolk solar farm plans
Suffolk County Council has submitted its formal objection to plans for EcoPower’s large solar farm proposal in north Suffolk.
08 May 2025
Suffolk celebrates VE Day and why we should come together
A column by Councillor Mick Fraser, Suffolk County Council's Armed Forces Champion.
06 May 2025
Proposal to create one new council for Suffolk reaches latest milestone
Work will continue on proposals to scrap Suffolk’s six councils and replace them with a new, single, fit for purpose, authority delivering all public services.
03 May 2025
Council to recommend formal objection to Sea Link project
Suffolk County Council’s cabinet will decide whether to object to National Grid’s Sea Link project, when it goes before the Planning Inspectorate.
02 May 2025
Free compost, expert advice and bargain compost bins to help Suffolk residents
As part of International Compost Awareness Week (from Saturday 3 May 2025), the Suffolk Waste Partnership is supporting several initiatives aiming to help residents...
30 Apr 2025
Consultation launched on contributions from local developers
A consultation has been launched by Suffolk County Council, to consider the contributions which can be sought from developers proposing major planning applications.
30 Apr 2025
New water rescue equipment unveiled as public urged to ‘Be Water Aware’
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has invested in specialist, state-of-the-art equipment to enhance the speed, safety, and effectiveness of its water rescue...
30 Apr 2025
OPINION: Suffolk’s Local Offer to Care Leavers
By Councillor Bobby Bennett, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services
29 Apr 2025
Infrastructure reform could silence Suffolk’s communities in ‘energy onslaught’
Suffolk County Council has serious concerns about proposed reforms to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, as announced by government yesterday (Wednesday 23...
24 Apr 2025
OPINION: Suffolk needs smart solar, not speedy schemes
Since the new government took power in July of last year, we have seen a stampede of project promoters looking to locate their solar farms in our part of East...
23 Apr 2025
Remembering Councillor Robert Everitt
Suffolk County Council today pays tribute to Councillor Robert Everitt.
22 Apr 2025