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‘Anti-democratic’ or ‘ambitious’? Fiery debate as Suffolk votes to delay elections to fast-track devolution deal

09 January 2025
‘Anti-democratic’ or ‘ambitious’? Fiery debate as Suffolk votes to delay elections to fast-track devolution deal

‘Anti-democratic’ or ‘ambitious’? Fiery debate as Suffolk votes to delay elections to fast-track devolution deal

09 January 2025

Councillors have voted to postpone this year’s elections to join the Government’s devolution fast-track programme.


Group of councillors gather to protest election postponement plans

09 January 2025
Group of councillors gather to protest election postponement plans

Group of councillors gather to protest election postponement plans

09 January 2025

A group of councillors have gathered outside council offices to protest plans to postpone this year’s elections.


Authority not at risk of going bust despite looming £358m education funding gap, council says

09 January 2025
Authority not at risk of going bust despite looming £358m education funding gap, council says

Authority not at risk of going bust despite looming £358m education funding gap, council says

09 January 2025

An authority is not at risk of going bust despite a looming £358 million funding gap, a council has said.


Temporary open storage in village given green light

09 January 2025
Temporary open storage in village given green light

Temporary open storage in village given green light

09 January 2025

Plans for a temporary open storage site in a village have been given the green light after changes to address concerns.


Residents robbed of their rights and voice as county elections could be postponed, opposition councillors fear

08 January 2025
Residents robbed of their rights and voice as county elections could be postponed, opposition councillors fear

Residents robbed of their rights and voice as county elections could be postponed, opposition councillors fear

08 January 2025

Councillors have reiterated their fears residents could be robbed of their rights and voice ahead of a vote to postpone county elections.


Greene King's major £40m new brewery bid given go-ahead

08 January 2025
Greene King's major £40m new brewery bid given go-ahead

Greene King's major £40m new brewery bid given go-ahead

08 January 2025

Greene King's major £40 million bid for a new brewery in Bury St Edmunds has been given the go-ahead by councillors.


Discount homes at town's 96-strong estate deemed no longer viable

08 January 2025
Discount homes at town's 96-strong estate deemed no longer viable

Discount homes at town's 96-strong estate deemed no longer viable

08 January 2025

Homes meant to be sold at a discount in a town's 96-strong estate have been deemed no longer financially viable.


Town hall's £875,000 creative hub could take major step forward after tenant found

07 January 2025
Town hall's £875,000 creative hub could take major step forward after tenant found

Town hall's £875,000 creative hub could take major step forward after tenant found

07 January 2025

Plans for a £875,000 creative hub in a town hall could take a major step forward after a tenant was found.


Rent and utilities increase sought for council homes

07 January 2025
Rent and utilities increase sought for council homes

Rent and utilities increase sought for council homes

07 January 2025

Proposals could see rents and utilities increase for council homes in the next financial year.


More than 1,000 complaints recorded by two councils, report finds

07 January 2025
More than 1,000 complaints recorded by two councils, report finds

More than 1,000 complaints recorded by two councils, report finds

07 January 2025

More than 1,000 complaints have been recorded by two councils, a report has found.


Maximum tax hike would raise £35m but schools funding hole could mean need for Government bailout in two years

06 January 2025
Maximum tax hike would raise £35m but schools funding hole could mean need for Government bailout in two years

Maximum tax hike would raise £35m but schools funding hole could mean need for Government bailout in two years

06 January 2025

A maximum tax hike would net a council £35 million extra but its schools funding hole could mean the need for a Government bailout within two years.


Leaders to hold extraordinary devolution meetings

20 December 2024
Leaders to hold extraordinary devolution meetings

Leaders to hold extraordinary devolution meetings

20 December 2024

County leaders will hold two extraordinary meetings to discuss the Government's devolution plans.


Former town mayor in breach of respect, bullying and confidentiality codes, report finds

20 December 2024
Former town mayor in breach of respect, bullying and confidentiality codes, report finds

Former town mayor in breach of respect, bullying and confidentiality codes, report finds

20 December 2024

A former town mayor was in breach of respect, bullying and confidentiality codes, a report has said.


Town business granted alcohol licence despite police objection

20 December 2024
Town business granted alcohol licence despite police objection

Town business granted alcohol licence despite police objection

20 December 2024

An alcohol licence has been granted to a town's business despite police objections.


Controversial village quarry expansion deferred

19 December 2024
Controversial village quarry expansion deferred

Controversial village quarry expansion deferred

19 December 2024

Controversial plans for a quarry expansion in a village have been deferred until next year.


Leaders agree use of chemical to deal with unwanted weeds

18 December 2024
Leaders agree use of chemical to deal with unwanted weeds

Leaders agree use of chemical to deal with unwanted weeds

18 December 2024

Leaders have agreed to reinstate the use of a chemical to deal with unwanted weeds.


'Every little bit counts': Authority to help close to 4,700 residents with Council Tax relief

18 December 2024
'Every little bit counts': Authority to help close to 4,700 residents with Council Tax relief

'Every little bit counts': Authority to help close to 4,700 residents with Council Tax relief

18 December 2024

An authority has agreed to extend a relief scheme to help close to 4,700 residents with their Council Tax.


£2.15m investment into town's leisure centre revamp secured as authority keen to deliver 'as soon as possible'

18 December 2024
£2.15m investment into town's leisure centre revamp secured as authority keen to deliver 'as soon as possible'

£2.15m investment into town's leisure centre revamp secured as authority keen to deliver 'as soon as possible'

18 December 2024

The investment of £2.15 million into a town's leisure centre revamp plans has been secured as an authority is keen to deliver 'as soon as possible'.


Caution shared by council heads after Government devolution plans revealed

17 December 2024
Caution shared by council heads after Government devolution plans revealed

Caution shared by council heads after Government devolution plans revealed

17 December 2024

Council leaders have sounded a word of caution after the Government revealed its new devolution plans.


Little money to fix a bus problem 40 years in the making, councillors say

17 December 2024
Little money to fix a bus problem 40 years in the making, councillors say

Little money to fix a bus problem 40 years in the making, councillors say

17 December 2024

A bus problem 40 years in the making will remain unless more funding is provided, councillors have said.