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Tributes paid to ‘giant’ of Bury St Edmunds politics who fought for social justice and change

Tributes paid to ‘giant’ of Bury St Edmunds politics who fought for social justice and change

Tributes paid to ‘giant’ of Bury St Edmunds politics who fought for social justice and change

24 May 2019

Ray Nowak who died aged 70 was leader of St Edmundsbury Borough Council and signed off the development of the Cattle Market.


What happened at the last EU election, when only a third of voters turned up

What happened at the last EU election, when only a third of voters turned up

What happened at the last EU election, when only a third of voters turned up

23 May 2019

Last time residents across the area had the opportunity to vote in EU elections, just one in three potential voters turned up.


New Sudbury mayor says town must strive to 'keep character' as it develops

New Sudbury mayor says town must strive to 'keep character' as it develops

New Sudbury mayor says town must strive to 'keep character' as it develops

23 May 2019

The new mayor of Sudbury, Robert Spivey, believes the town should endeavour to maintain its character, as it continues to grow in the coming years.


Angry scenes at town meeting could see U-turn

Angry scenes at town meeting could see U-turn

Angry scenes at town meeting could see U-turn

23 May 2019

A council is to review its controversial decision to exclude all its non-Conservative members from its decision-making committees.


New cabinet unveiled for Mid Suffolk District Council

New cabinet unveiled for Mid Suffolk District Council

New cabinet unveiled for Mid Suffolk District Council

23 May 2019

The Green group said it had requested three cabinet positions during talks with the Conservatives.


Greens angry at snub as Tories set to form Babergh cabinet agreement with Independents and Lib Dems

Greens angry at snub as Tories set to form Babergh cabinet agreement with Independents and Lib Dems

Greens angry at snub as Tories set to form Babergh cabinet agreement with Independents and Lib Dems

22 May 2019

The incumbent Babergh District Council leader is set to stay in the top job, as a clearer picture of the new cabinet agreement begins to take shape.


Suffolk children's social care services rated outstanding by Ofsted

Suffolk children's social care services rated outstanding by Ofsted

Suffolk children's social care services rated outstanding by Ofsted

22 May 2019

Rating is in stark contrast to report on special educational needs and disabilities provision earlier this year.


Casting vote decides new Mid Suffolk District Council leader

Casting vote decides new Mid Suffolk District Council leader

Casting vote decides new Mid Suffolk District Council leader

21 May 2019

Cllr Suzie Morley is now at the helm.


Newmarket's annual meeting: Have your say on the town's future

Newmarket's annual meeting: Have your say on the town's future

Newmarket's annual meeting: Have your say on the town's future

20 May 2019

Newmarket's annual meeting is set to be held tomorrow, with residents invited to question their new councillors and share their views.


Long-term plan for Suffolk set to address its key challenges

Long-term plan for Suffolk set to address its key challenges

Long-term plan for Suffolk set to address its key challenges

20 May 2019

A long-term vision for Suffolk is set to be created in a bid to address some of the key challenges expected in the next three decades.


Hotel proposals in Sudbury 'far from done deal', says former Babergh cabinet member

Hotel proposals in Sudbury 'far from done deal', says former Babergh cabinet member

Hotel proposals in Sudbury 'far from done deal', says former Babergh cabinet member

17 May 2019

A former Babergh cabinet member, who was ousted in the recent local elections, says his preference is for an alternative development option.


All the candidates you can vote for in the European election

All the candidates you can vote for in the European election

All the candidates you can vote for in the European election

17 May 2019

The Brexit Party and Change UK are both fielding candidates


Call for council to be 'brave' in creating Suffolk 2050 plan

Call for council to be 'brave' in creating Suffolk 2050 plan

Call for council to be 'brave' in creating Suffolk 2050 plan

17 May 2019

What councillors decide could shape Suffolk for 30 years


Shock 50,000 Suffolk children are in poverty

Shock 50,000 Suffolk children are in poverty

Shock 50,000 Suffolk children are in poverty

17 May 2019

In Ipswich alone more than 12,000 children were living below the benchmark


Communities encouraged to sign up for DIY highways maintenance scheme

Communities encouraged to sign up for DIY highways maintenance scheme

Communities encouraged to sign up for DIY highways maintenance scheme

17 May 2019

Suffolk County Council launches Highways self-help scheme


Communities encouraged to sign up for DIY highways maintenance scheme

Communities encouraged to sign up for DIY highways maintenance scheme

Communities encouraged to sign up for DIY highways maintenance scheme

16 May 2019

Suffolk County Council launches Highways self-help scheme


Call for council to be 'brave' in creating Suffolk 2050 plan

Call for council to be 'brave' in creating Suffolk 2050 plan

Call for council to be 'brave' in creating Suffolk 2050 plan

16 May 2019

What councillors decide could shape Suffolk for 30 years


Whitehall will not rescue failing special educational needs service in Suffolk

Whitehall will not rescue failing special educational needs service in Suffolk

Whitehall will not rescue failing special educational needs service in Suffolk

13 May 2019

Whitehall says there are no plans to use intervention powers to improve Suffolk’s ailing special educational needs and disabilities service (SEND).


One vote could have changed result

One vote could have changed result

One vote could have changed result

13 May 2019

No overall party or group in control of Mid Suffolk and Babergh district councils.


New charter promises greater transparency over Suffolk County Council consultations

New charter promises greater transparency over Suffolk County Council consultations

New charter promises greater transparency over Suffolk County Council consultations

10 May 2019

It comes after criticism over the way some policies, such as changes in home to school transport last year, were made despite widespread opposition.


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