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Free solar panels and heat pumps available for Suffolk homes
Low-income Suffolk residents living in poorly insulated homes could be eligible for free solar panels, heat pumps and insulation worth thousands of pounds – but must apply within the next three months.by
Matt Stott
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What are river rights and why did Suffolk councillors reject them?
Suffolk County Council has rejected proposals to adopt a rights-of-rivers approach that would have given waterways legal protections, including the right to flow freely and be free from pollution, following similar moves by Norwich City Council and other authorities.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk councillors divided over lifting two-child benefit cap
County councillors have passed a motion criticising Government budget measures, including the lifting of the controversial two-child benefit cap, despite a former Ipswich MP dismissing it as "party political grandstanding".by
João SantosandOliver Rouane-Williams
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Sizewell C appoints new chief executive as project moves into full construction
Nigel Cann will become sole chief executive of the £38 billion Sizewell C nuclear power project from 1 January 2026, as Julia Pyke steps down after eight years leading the Suffolk development through its financing phase.byMatt Stott
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Council leaders clash (again) over financial projections in Suffolk reorganisation debate
District and borough council leaders backing a three-council proposal for Suffolk have, again, accused the county council of misleading the public over the financial impact of their One Suffolk plan, claiming detailed analysis shows it would cost an extra £81.8m over five years rather than delivering promised savings.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Government launches consultation on Suffolk council reorganisation
Suffolk residents have until 11 January 2026 to have their say on proposals that could see the county's six councils replaced by either one or three unitary authorities.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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One Suffolk campaign 'misleading and dishonest', say district councils
Suffolk's district and borough councils have written to the Government accusing Suffolk County Council of breaching publicity guidelines and using taxpayers' money to fund lobbying activities in support of its One Suffolk devolution proposal. The county council strongly refutes the claims.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Nadia Cenci appointed to key Communities County Cabinet role
Nadia Cenci has been named Suffolk County Council's new Cabinet Member for Communities, taking on responsibility for domestic abuse services, libraries, community safety and violence against women and girls programmes.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk County Council brands Ipswich 'selfish' over 'blocked' parish funding
Suffolk County Council has accused Ipswich Borough Council of taking a "selfish attitude" after it said Ipswich "blocked" an £80,000 programme to help parish councils across Suffolk deal with major infrastructure projects like Sizewell C and solar farms.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk County Council approves single authority plan amid fierce opposition
Suffolk County Council has approved its plan to create a single unitary authority for the county, despite a heated debate that exposed deep divisions over the future of local democracy in Suffolk.byJoão SantosandOliver Rouane-Williams
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County publishes full One Suffolk business case with £39.4m savings pledge and lower council tax for Ipswich
Suffolk County Council has published the full business case for its One Suffolk proposal, claiming it would save £39.4 million annually while cutting council tax bills and investing £40 million in market towns.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk councils stand by merger savings as government reveals it didn't conduct its own analysis
Suffolk council leaders are backing their financial projections for council mergers as the Government faces criticism for relying on third-party analysis that originally promised £2.9bn in savings, but now suggests reorganisation could cost more money.byJoão SantosandOliver Rouane-Williams
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