Politics

Councils chiefs agree Suffolk Covid recovery plan

A recovery plan for Suffolk to bounce back from the fallout of the Covid pandemic is set to be published in June.

Call for rethink over planned price rises for car parking

Town councillors have demanded that a district council rethinks its controversial plans to hike car parking fees in a town.

Councillors back residents' call for Government to take action over country's cladding crisis

Councillors from across the political divide have united in backing flat residents in their plight to seek answers to the country’s cladding crisis.

Council elects new mayor for interim period

A Suffolk town's deputy mayor has formally been elected as mayor until May 19, following the resignation of the incumbent.

Motion calling for resignation of district council leader defeated

Fears over increased costs as county council agrees new operator for school bus routes

Schools and sports to return under lockdown roadmap

Schools, socialising and some sports are set to return next month under the government's plan to relax coronavirus lockdown restrictions in England.

Council to pause introduction of long-planned parking charge increases in three towns

A council has said it will continue to pause a long-delayed rise in parking charges to help communities and businesses during the pandemic.

Schools, pubs, masks and picnics - latest on lifting lockdown

Decision looms for 279 homes in town

Council hits out at 'not fit for purpose' funding from government as it puts up tax

Plans unveiled for £60m upgrade of A12

Over 70s told to book appointment to get Covid-19 vaccine

We're pushing on with the vaccine rollout, says MP Jo Churchill

Town groups miss out on funding pot grants

Dental practice warns Government targets during pandemic are 'ill judged at best and reckless at worst'

County council approves £6.5m plans to upgrade recycling centre

Residents face council tax rise as authority promises a balanced budget but faces shortfalls in the future

Authority agrees to freeze its portion of council tax to 'support public in time of crisis'

Council gives backing to Freeport East bid

November lockdown caused sharp rise in Suffolk furlough figures

Council tax rise to fund police work

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