Council news

Read the latest press releases and blog posts from Suffolk County Council.
Up to £2.5 million in funding available for agrifood innovators
Suffolk organisations are invited to apply for a share of up to £2.5 million in grant funding for business-led agrifood projects in Eastern England.
23 Sep 2024
Suffolk County Council launches £500,000 Culture Project Fund to Boost cultural activity across the county
Suffolk County Council is pleased to announce the launch of its new £500,000 Culture Project Fund. This initiative is aimed at strengthening and supporting local...
23 Sep 2024
Firefighters set to challenge for world records in aid of charity at Ipswich Half Marathon
Four firefighters from Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service are set and raring to go by breaking three gruelling world records when they take part in the Ipswich Half...
20 Sep 2024
Plans unveiled for A12 Major Road Network improvements in East Suffolk
Suffolk County Council has today unveiled its proposals for improvements to the A12 in East Suffolk, between the A14 Seven Hills junction and A1152 Woods Lane in...
19 Sep 2024
Newmarket recycling centre future in discussion
Suffolk County Council continues to explore a solution to provide a recycling facility in Newmarket.
19 Sep 2024
Second abnormal load rescheduled for Suffolk
On Sunday 6 October, the second abnormal load which was previously postponed by the haulier, Allelys, will be transported from Ipswich Docks.
18 Sep 2024
Public asked to comment on plans to expand Mildenhall Academy
Members of the public are being encouraged to have their say on plans to expand Mildenhall Academy.
16 Sep 2024
Council’s actions bring hope to local communities despite pylon project approval
Suffolk County Council is confident that details announced in today’s approval of National Grid’s Bramford to Twinstead pylon project, will have significant...
12 Sep 2024
£500 million investment in Suffolk scrapped by Government
Suffolk’s proposed in principle devolution deal, which would bring more than £500 million to the county over 30 years, has been scrapped by the Government.
12 Sep 2024
Window now open to apply for primary and secondary school places
Parents and carers can now apply for a place in the normal year of entry at a primary (including infant and junior) school and secondary school for September 2025.
12 Sep 2024
Princes Street fire and police station Family Open Day
A Suffolk fire station will open its doors to the public this weekend as a fundraiser for charity and a new bleed kit.
11 Sep 2024
OPINION: Lowestoft's Gull Wing bridge is a new landmark for all of Suffolk
Column by Cllr Matthew Hicks, Leader of Suffolk County Council
10 Sep 2024