Politics

‘It is about time we put a line in the sand’: Councillor fears for town’s historic core

A historic market town’s rich heritage is under threat due to ‘bad management and neglect’ according to one town and district councillor.

Suffolk Bitesize: Your weekly council round-up with news for Stowmarket and budgetary updates from Babergh and Mid Suffolk

A decision to approve a full business case represented a big step forward for a massive £18m business hub in Suffolk.

Residents fear missing out on funds during £250m estate regeneration project

Residents fear missing out on vital funds if a developer is spared from paying for land and community projects as part of a major revamp project.

‘The poor thing had been run over‘: Goose death is reported to police

A Suffolk village that has geese as its symbol now has only five following the death of a goose on the road.

Seaside beach huts opened with ribbon-cutting ceremony

County council set for ‘difficult decisions’ after £5m hit

Exclusive: The soaring cost of residential placements for Suffolk children in care and why one was in the USA

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

Emotional speeches as cross-party pledge of support for Government’s defence spending plans approved

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

Decision postponed on plans for massive solar farm spanning West Suffolk border

Major plan promising over 13,000 homes to tackle lack of affordable housing

Tax reduction scheme for struggling families could be extended

Warning of tight council budgets ahead

Nearly 70 football pitches worth of solar panels recommended for refusal

Suffolk Bitesize: Our weekly council round-up

Suffolk parliamentary candidate proposes coastal area for new National Park

400-home development could see new open spaces approved

Hancock diaries ‘make no reference to calling for lockdown in mid-March 2020’

'Hidden crisis': Region among worst in homelessness and social housing waiting lists, new report finds

Revealed: What the polls are predicting for these Suffolk constituencies at the next election

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

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

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

Park in line for ‘significant works’ as council admits site is showing signs of wear and tear