Politics

SuffolkNews investigates the amount spent on residential care for children and the number of placements out of county.

A cross-party pledge of support has been issued by county councillors for the Government’s defence spending plans.

A decision on plans for a massive solar farm spanning the West Suffolk border has been postponed.

A Suffolk council’s planning framework for the district, which has a focus on increasing affordable homes, has taken a step forward.

West Suffolk’s tax reduction scheme could be extended to help families during the cost-of-living crisis.

Pressures remain at the district councils, with both authorities having to be careful ahead of their budget announcements.

A solar development measuring nearly the same as 70 football pitches has been recommended for refusal.

Here’s some of what your representatives across the county have been up to since Monday, November 27.

A Suffolk MP candidate has called for the creation of a National Park in the county after the government announced a set of ‘nature pledges’.

A 400-home development in Suffolk could see new open spaces approved.

Matt Hancock has spoken at the Covid-19 inquiry today.

The East of England is among the worst rural areas in homelessness and social housing waiting lists, a new report has found.

The latest polls paint different pictures of Suffolk’s future during the next general election.

The Suffolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has called for fairer funding for the local police force.

Suffolk villagers and a parish council will be consulted on over a scheme for eco homes that has been placed on hold.

Authority’s local plan, which aims to deliver more than 13,000 new homes by 2040, will be discussed next week.

A well-used play and recreation area is set to undergo ‘significant works’ after showing signs of wear and tear.

Here’s some of what your representatives across the county have been up to since Monday, November 20.

A complex scam has seen fraudsters walk away with more than £50,000 from one Suffolk council.

A referendum in a Suffolk village has seen a resounding result despite a low turnout.