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‘Long overdue’ smoking ban doesn’t go far enough, says councillor

06 October 2023
‘Long overdue’ smoking ban doesn’t go far enough, says councillor

‘Long overdue’ smoking ban doesn’t go far enough, says councillor

06 October 2023

Suffolk County Council’s opposition leader has welcomed Rishi Sunak’s smoking ban plan but says it could be ‘flipping one addiction for another’.


New constituency sees campaign efforts step up from both sides ahead of next year’s general election

06 October 2023
New constituency sees campaign efforts step up from both sides ahead of next year’s general election

New constituency sees campaign efforts step up from both sides ahead of next year’s general election

06 October 2023

The new Waveney Valley constituency is fast becoming a hotseat for the next general election.


A developer is seeking a third planning permission for a 17-year-old project for 12 flats in Ipswich.

05 October 2023
A developer is seeking a third planning permission for a 17-year-old project for 12 flats in Ipswich.

A developer is seeking a third planning permission for a 17-year-old project for 12 flats in Ipswich.

05 October 2023

A developer is seeking a third planning permission for a 17-year-old project.


Former tyre fitting centre could be turned into gym car park

05 October 2023
Former tyre fitting centre could be turned into gym car park

Former tyre fitting centre could be turned into gym car park

05 October 2023

A former tyre fitting centre in a Suffolk town could be turned into a new private gym car park.


Converting homes to house multiple tenants could require council planning permission

04 October 2023
Converting homes to house multiple tenants could require council planning permission

Converting homes to house multiple tenants could require council planning permission

04 October 2023

Landlords converting their homes to house multiple tenants could require planning permission in future.


Council abstains from voting on new business district to boost town firms

04 October 2023
Council abstains from voting on new business district to boost town firms

Council abstains from voting on new business district to boost town firms

04 October 2023

An initiative aiming to boost businesses in South Suffolk has not received council support as it seeks backing.


‘This is the pragmatic option’

03 October 2023
‘This is the pragmatic option’

‘This is the pragmatic option’

03 October 2023

Concessions have been made to allow for the delivery of better public transport in Mid Suffolk.


‘Essential’ highways multi-million-pound contract secured by county council

03 October 2023
‘Essential’ highways multi-million-pound contract secured by county council

‘Essential’ highways multi-million-pound contract secured by county council

03 October 2023

A multi-million-pound ‘essential’ highways contract has been secured by Suffolk County Council.


‘It’s a climate crime’: MP under fire over biggest undeveloped oil field in North Sea

02 October 2023
‘It’s a climate crime’: MP under fire over biggest undeveloped oil field in North Sea

‘It’s a climate crime’: MP under fire over biggest undeveloped oil field in North Sea

02 October 2023

Environment Secretary and Suffolk MP, Thérèse Coffey, has come under fire in Halesworth over the biggest undeveloped oil field in the North Sea.


‘Weasel words’: Suffolk homes’ carbon neutral future debated by top MP and Green leader

02 October 2023
‘Weasel words’: Suffolk homes’ carbon neutral future debated by top MP and Green leader

‘Weasel words’: Suffolk homes’ carbon neutral future debated by top MP and Green leader

02 October 2023

The Net Zero future of home building in Suffolk has been debated by politicians.


‘A reflection of society’: Gender inequality concerns raised at council

29 September 2023
‘A reflection of society’: Gender inequality concerns raised at council

‘A reflection of society’: Gender inequality concerns raised at council

29 September 2023

Concerns over gender inequality have been raised by councillors.


Residents’ concerns over littering addressed by councillors

28 September 2023
Residents’ concerns over littering addressed by councillors

Residents’ concerns over littering addressed by councillors

28 September 2023

Residents’ concerns over littering and uncleanliness in East Suffolk have been addressed by councillors.


Sizewell C nuclear power project debated at council meeting

28 September 2023
Sizewell C nuclear power project debated at council meeting

Sizewell C nuclear power project debated at council meeting

28 September 2023

The development of Sizewell C and the district’s renewable future have been discussed by district councillors.


Two Suffolk councils join forces to reduce loneliness for older residents

27 September 2023
Two Suffolk councils join forces to reduce loneliness for older residents

Two Suffolk councils join forces to reduce loneliness for older residents

27 September 2023

A joint council effort will aim to tackle and reduce loneliness among older residents.


‘They’ve reached the end of their tether’: MP calls for greater police presence in town area

27 September 2023
‘They’ve reached the end of their tether’: MP calls for greater police presence in town area

‘They’ve reached the end of their tether’: MP calls for greater police presence in town area

27 September 2023

An MP has called for a greater police presence in an area of a town.


‘This decision will haunt us for years to come’: Fate of multi-million-pound leisure centre decided at last

27 September 2023
‘This decision will haunt us for years to come’: Fate of multi-million-pound leisure centre decided at last

‘This decision will haunt us for years to come’: Fate of multi-million-pound leisure centre decided at last

27 September 2023

The fate of a town’s multi-million-pound leisure centre project has been decided once and for all.


‘It's like banging my head against a brick wall’: Police called to council meeting

27 September 2023
‘It's like banging my head against a brick wall’: Police called to council meeting

‘It's like banging my head against a brick wall’: Police called to council meeting

27 September 2023

There was disruption at a Suffolk council meeting last night, leading to the police being called.


Extra hiring of ‘invaluable’ political assistants fiercely debated at council

26 September 2023
Extra hiring of ‘invaluable’ political assistants fiercely debated at council

Extra hiring of ‘invaluable’ political assistants fiercely debated at council

26 September 2023

The appointing of ‘invaluable’ political assistants has been fiercely debated by councillors.


‘Shot, beaten, and poisoned’: Iranian women support statement signed by councillor

26 September 2023
‘Shot, beaten, and poisoned’: Iranian women support statement signed by councillor

‘Shot, beaten, and poisoned’: Iranian women support statement signed by councillor

26 September 2023

A statement to stand with Iranian women and girls has been signed by a Mid Suffolk councillor.


‘Environmentally and economically illiterate’: Rishi Sunak’s net zero U-turn sparks backlash

23 September 2023
‘Environmentally and economically illiterate’: Rishi Sunak’s net zero U-turn sparks backlash

‘Environmentally and economically illiterate’: Rishi Sunak’s net zero U-turn sparks backlash

23 September 2023

Rishi Sunak’s net zero targets U-turn has sparked criticism from several Suffolk councillors.