Suffolk County Council

07/09/2026

A delighted Councillor Michael Hadwen, leader of Suffolk County Council, welcomes the Government announcing it will withdraw its local government reorganisation decision for Suffolk.

07/09/2026

In June, Suffolk County Council requested a judicial review into the Government's decision that local authorities in the county should be replaced by three unitary authorities.

Today, the government has announced that it is withdrawing its decision to implement Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Suffolk.

Councillor Michael Hadwen, leader of Suffolk County Council, said:

"This is a resounding victory for Suffolk.

“On day one of becoming leader, I said we need to protect our county – and that is exactly what we have done.

"We have been relentless on this – and ministers have seen sense and withdrawn their plans.

“Our residents can breathe a sigh of relief as they will be protected from the unnecessary upheaval of this LGR decision.

“We can now focus on delivering better value for money, stronger public services and a council that puts the interests of Suffolk first.”

06/09/2026

03/09/2026

How secure is your digital life?

Today marks Day 3 of the campaign, and we're focusing on staying safe online. Cybercrime and fraud continue to affect individuals and organisations every day, but taking a few simple precautions can make a significant difference:

• Use strong, unique passwords for every account.
• Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever possible.
• Where supported, consider using passkeys instead of passwords.
• Keep devices, apps and software up to date.
• Be cautious of unexpected emails, links and attachments.
• Check website addresses carefully and only use secure sites that begin with https://.
• Be extremely wary of unexpected requests for money.
• Know how to report cybercrime. For ongoing incidents call 101. To report fraud, visit: https://www.reportfraud.police.uk/

For businesses, a cyber-attack can impact finances, operations, public trust and reputation. The Cyber Action Toolkit provides practical, bite-sized steps to help organisations improve their cyber resilience and better protect themselves against cyber threats. Whether you're a small business, charity or larger organisation, the toolkit offers clear, actionable guidance to help reduce risk and build stronger cyber security practices here.

https://cybertoolkit.service.ncsc.gov.uk/layer/foundation

Visit Cyber Aware at https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/advice-guidance/you-your-family for online security advice.

Suffolk Constabulary Official Page website has a number of steps you can take to reduce the risk of cybercrime: https://www.suffolk.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/fa/fraud/online-fraud/cyber-crime-fraud/

Visit the Suffolk Resilience Forum website for practical advice and guidance on how to stay prepared for emergencies. https://suffolkprepared.co.uk/

02/09/2026

September is Preparedness month!

As part of the WaysUK campaign, today's theme is all about being ready for a power cut.

Power cuts can happen unexpectedly due to severe weather, infrastructure faults, or accidental damage to power lines. While many outages are short, some can last longer and affect heating, lighting, communications, and food storage.

Today's challenge is simple: check that you have a working torch in an easy-to-reach place, spare batteries available, and a charged power bank ready to use if needed.

Remember to save 105 in your phone to report a power cut and check in on neighbours, friends, and relatives who may need extra support.

02/09/2026

Have Your Say - Help Shape the Future of Support for Carers in Suffolk

Are you an unpaid carer? Whether you're an adult carer, a young carer, or a parent carer supporting a child with additional needs, we want to hear about your experiences.

Every day, carers across Suffolk play a vital role in supporting family members, friends and loved ones. We know that caring can be rewarding, but it can also bring challenges. That's why we're asking carers of all ages and backgrounds to share their views.

Your feedback will directly inform the refreshed priorities for Suffolk's All Age Carers Strategy, helping us understand what is working well, where improvements are needed, and what support matters most to carers now and in the future.

Please take a few moments to complete the survey using the QR code on the attached poster or by following this link - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7GqcEEZQlUqPPIT2O6GK9EhT1vWUg7NLsCy__J6EXbxUNERSOFU1NFY5Q09HUVFPRzVZWENLSjI3VCQlQCN0PWcu

By sharing your experiences, you'll help shape services, support and opportunities for unpaid carers across Suffolk.

Thank you for taking part.

Have your say!

01/09/2026

New weapon in Suffolk's war on potholes? Maybe! We're trialling it to find out.

https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/council-news/cutting-edge-pothole-busting-machine-put-to-test-as-council-launches-new-plan-to-put-suffolk-communities-first

01/09/2026

Today, Suffolk County Council's Cabinet saw first-hand a trial of the innovative JCB Pothole Pro, as part of a new commitment to put Suffolk communities first.

Designed to cut, crop and clean potholes in as little as eight minutes, the specialist machine could help deliver faster, longer-lasting repairs across the county.

This is just one of many commitments within the County Council's new plan to transform how it works, putting the needs of Suffolk communities at the heart of everything it does.

Find out more: https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/council-news/cutting-edge-pothole-busting-machine-put-to-test-as-council-launches-new-plan-to-put-suffolk-communities-first

01/09/2026

Volunteers help make Suffolk such a special place to live and work. We see every day the difference that volunteer-led organisations make to our communities. If you know a group that deserves recognition, please consider nominating them for The King's Award for Voluntary Service.

King's Award For Voluntary Service The King’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to local volunteer groups to recognise outstanding work done in their own communities. Who can be nominated?Any group of 2 or more people doing volunteer work that provides a social, economic or en...

27/08/2026

Have your say on the future of Suffolk’s Healthy Child Programme.

We’re consulting on proposed changes to School Nursing, Health Visiting and support for young parents - helping services continue to focus on prevention, early help and safeguarding, while making sure families can access the right support from the wider network of services when they need it.

If you use, deliver or work alongside these services, please take the opportunity to have your say.

The consultation closes on 18 October 2026.

Find out more and share your views: https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/hcs-consultation

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