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‘I am getting very impatient’: Suffolk Police calls for fairer funding for local force

28 November 2023
‘I am getting very impatient’: Suffolk Police calls for fairer funding for local force

‘I am getting very impatient’: Suffolk Police calls for fairer funding for local force

28 November 2023

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


Controversial 50 eco-homes scheme to remain on hold for next few years

28 November 2023
Controversial 50 eco-homes scheme to remain on hold for next few years

Controversial 50 eco-homes scheme to remain on hold for next few years

28 November 2023

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


Plan aiming to deliver more than 13,000 new homes in district by 2040 set to be discussed by council

28 November 2023
Plan aiming to deliver more than 13,000 new homes in district by 2040 set to be discussed by council

Plan aiming to deliver more than 13,000 new homes in district by 2040 set to be discussed by council

28 November 2023

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


Suffolk Bitesize: Our look at council decisions which affect county residents

25 November 2023
Suffolk Bitesize: Our look at council decisions which affect county residents

Suffolk Bitesize: Our look at council decisions which affect county residents

25 November 2023

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


Scammers take more than £50,000 from council

24 November 2023
Scammers take more than £50,000 from council

Scammers take more than £50,000 from council

24 November 2023

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


Referendum ends one-year struggle over new eco homes despite low voter turnout

24 November 2023
Referendum ends one-year struggle over new eco homes despite low voter turnout

Referendum ends one-year struggle over new eco homes despite low voter turnout

24 November 2023

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


‘It can hit any family, any individual’: £1.4m awarded to tackle county lines and child exploitation

24 November 2023
‘It can hit any family, any individual’: £1.4m awarded to tackle county lines and child exploitation

‘It can hit any family, any individual’: £1.4m awarded to tackle county lines and child exploitation

24 November 2023

A ‘vital’ £1.4m has been awarded to tackle county lines and child exploitation in Suffolk.


Council identifies savings as budget gap predicted to grow

24 November 2023
Council identifies savings as budget gap predicted to grow

Council identifies savings as budget gap predicted to grow

24 November 2023

Council is set to start identifying savings as its budget gap is predicted to grow in the following years at the current pace.


Council gives go-ahead for town church to sell alcohol following objections

23 November 2023
Council gives go-ahead for town church to sell alcohol following objections

Council gives go-ahead for town church to sell alcohol following objections

23 November 2023

A church hall in a Suffolk town has had its alcohol licence approved after criticisms have been cleared up.


Greene King issues statement on Autumn Statement

23 November 2023
Greene King issues statement on Autumn Statement

Greene King issues statement on Autumn Statement

23 November 2023

Leading pub retailer, Greene King, has said yesterday’s Autumn statement offers ‘little support’ to its businesses.


£1,000 energy bills relief for those living near pylons is ‘not sufficient’, councillors say

23 November 2023
£1,000 energy bills relief for those living near pylons is ‘not sufficient’, councillors say

£1,000 energy bills relief for those living near pylons is ‘not sufficient’, councillors say

23 November 2023

Councillors across the county have said the new energy bill relief funding for those near new pylons is not enough to offset impacts.


Ovation in the chamber as joint district councils’ local plan takes major step forward

22 November 2023
Ovation in the chamber as joint district councils’ local plan takes major step forward

Ovation in the chamber as joint district councils’ local plan takes major step forward

22 November 2023

A plan years in the making won approval from district councillors last night.


Flood support in Mid Suffolk to start rolling out within days

21 November 2023
Flood support in Mid Suffolk to start rolling out within days

Flood support in Mid Suffolk to start rolling out within days

21 November 2023

Flood support in Mid Suffolk is set to start rolling out by the end of the month, says the council leader.


Village set for referendum on Neighbourhood Plan

21 November 2023
Village set for referendum on Neighbourhood Plan

Village set for referendum on Neighbourhood Plan

21 November 2023

A year-old saga could come to an end as town residents are being asked to vote on a referendum.


Suffolk Police defends ‘inadequate’ and ‘requires improvement’ ratings following review

20 November 2023
Suffolk Police defends ‘inadequate’ and ‘requires improvement’ ratings following review

Suffolk Police defends ‘inadequate’ and ‘requires improvement’ ratings following review

20 November 2023

Suffolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) says the constabulary is on the right track – despite an unfavourable report judgement.


‘It beggars the question of conscience’: Church hall facing criticism over alcohol licence

20 November 2023
‘It beggars the question of conscience’: Church hall facing criticism over alcohol licence

‘It beggars the question of conscience’: Church hall facing criticism over alcohol licence

20 November 2023

A church hall is facing criticism after applying for a licence to sell alcohol.


Suffolk Bitesize: Our weekly look at council decisions which affect county residents

18 November 2023
Suffolk Bitesize: Our weekly look at council decisions which affect county residents

Suffolk Bitesize: Our weekly look at council decisions which affect county residents

18 November 2023

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


‘It’s distressing’: What can shoplifting tell us about how residents are struggling?

17 November 2023
‘It’s distressing’: What can shoplifting tell us about how residents are struggling?

‘It’s distressing’: What can shoplifting tell us about how residents are struggling?

17 November 2023

Suffolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner has said there is more to be done to help those struggling following a rise in the shoplifting of food.


Resident participation urged on contentious town boundary changes

17 November 2023
Resident participation urged on contentious town boundary changes

Resident participation urged on contentious town boundary changes

17 November 2023

Resident participation is being urged by Mid Suffolk District Council on contentious boundary changes.


Motion on new requirements for HMOs agreed

16 November 2023
Motion on new requirements for HMOs agreed

Motion on new requirements for HMOs agreed

16 November 2023

A motion has been agreed on which introduces new requirements for landlords converting their homes to house multiple tenants.