Cllrs Keith Robinson and Edward Back - Oulton Division

22/04/2026

⚠️ Warning - Report of a man cold calling door to door today in Drinkstone, offering plants and garden furniture for sale.

These individuals often visit Suffolk and use the same sales patter - “last one”, “great price” "ex-exhibition stock" etc, because they have not been able to sell them at the usual Garden Shows.

Our advice is don't buy at the door!

If approached, report to us via 0808 223 1133. When reporting doorstep incidents, please try to supply key information such as the description of the individual and their vehicle, including the make, model and vehicle registration if seen.

To receive a no cold calling sticker, please email us with your address on [email protected]

25/03/2026

25/03/2026

The government has announced its decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Suffolk in 2028, opting for three unitary authorities – despite clear evidence that this is not the best outcome for Suffolk.

24/03/2026

20/03/2026

20/03/2026

at Suffolk County Council

Our motion celebrating pride in Suffolk has been approved! We want to recognise:

✅The council's work supporting communities during the pandemic
✅Protecting our farmers and rural landscape from energy transmission projects
✅Unlocking economic growth and improving journey times with the delivery of the £143 million Gull Wing Bridge in Lowestoft
✅Securing funding for the A12 Major Road Network scheme.
✅Saving £82m through transformation and £4m a year by making our buildings more efficient.
✅Achieving a record investment in Adult Social Care and Children services.

Watch debate here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w92MiTPb6ZA

18/03/2026

The countdown to the 2026 Suffolk County Council elections has begun!

To make sure you're ready to vote on 7 May 2026, here are the key deadlines you need to be aware of:

📅 20 April 2026 – Register to vote
📅 21 April 2026 – Apply for a postal vote
📅 28 April 2026 – Apply for a proxy vote

For more information visit: https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/elections

18/03/2026

It appears that many people have forgotten that six years ago we faced an unprecedented pandemic. The Conservative government at the time acted compassionately and responsibly by introducing, among other measures, the Covid furlough scheme, which saved countless homeowners from losing their homes and enabled them to pay their bills and put food on the table. To do this, the scheme had to be funded by significant borrowing to cover the estimated £370 billion cost and, as is the case with all debt, it had to be repaid. I wonder how many of those who currently criticise the last government were supported by that scheme? If so, they clearly have very short memories.