Council news

Read the latest press releases and blog posts from Suffolk County Council.
New cabinet role to lead on devolution and local government reform in Suffolk
A new Suffolk County Council cabinet role responsible for devolution and local government reform has been created, following a reshuffle announced by council leader...
10 Feb 2025
Departures: Exploring Emigration from Suffolk
Suffolk Archives is proud to present Departures: Exploring Emigration from Suffolk, a new exhibition opening on 14 February 2025 and running through 31 May 2025...
06 Feb 2025
Suffolk County Council Staff cycle more than 900 miles for St Elizabeth Hospice
Suffolk County Council staff have been raising money for St Elizabeth Hospice, as part of their upcoming Wild in Art trail, set to launch in Ipswich this summer.
05 Feb 2025
Suffolk on the fast-track towards complete council restructuring and devolution
Suffolk is one of only a handful of areas on the government’s new fast-track Devolution Priority Programme (DPP).
05 Feb 2025
Stay alert - how to beat the cold callers and scammers
Column by Councillor Steve Wiles, Cabinet Member for Public Protection
05 Feb 2025
Celebrating the past, present and future of the Brecks
The Brecks Fen Edge and Rivers Landscape Partnership Scheme, which was due come to an end in March 2025, has been given the green light to extend its activities...
31 Jan 2025
Ageing well: Building Stronger, Healthier Communities for our Older Residents by Cllr Steve Wiles
I’m proud to share the key findings and recommendations from this year’s Annual Public Health Report, led by the Director of Public Health Stuart Keeble, which...
28 Jan 2025
Successful Suffolk ‘School Streets’ scheme celebrates one year anniversary
Ranelagh Primary School on Paul’s Road in Ipswich has recently celebrated one year of restricting traffic outside its school gates during drop-off and pick-up times.
27 Jan 2025
Suffolk County Council Collaborates with Ipswich Town Football Club to Launch Stop Smoking Campaign: ‘Never Stop Trying’
Suffolk County Council, in association with Ipswich Town Football Club, is excited to launch a powerful new stop smoking campaign encouraging people to never stop...
27 Jan 2025
Make Your Health a Priority with an NHS Health Check - by Councillor Steve Wiles
It’s always a great time to think about your health and well-being. One of the best decisions you can make is to prioritise your health by taking advantage of a...
21 Jan 2025
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...
20 Jan 2025
OPINION: Politics should be put aside to make the most of devolution
Column by Cllr Matthew Hicks, Leader of Suffolk County Council
15 Jan 2025