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How to access free Skills Bootcamp training from £4m Suffolk funding
Adults in Suffolk can soon apply for funded courses lasting up to 16 weeks designed to land well-paid jobs in high-demand industries, according to Suffolk County Council.
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Suffolk to roll out 6,000 EV chargepoints from Summer 2025
Suffolk County Council has partnered with operator Believ to deliver around 6,000 new public electric vehicle chargepoints across the county, starting next summer.
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Three Ipswich roads set for 'sustainable travel improvements'
Walking, wheeling, and cycling improvements are coming to Nacton Road, Woodbridge Road, and the route from Ipswich Hospital to Waterfront following public consultation.
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Suffolk to receive £9.4m boost for special educational needs places
Suffolk will get over £9.4 million in government funding to create hundreds of new school places for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
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Suffolk County Council launches free walking and cycling activities for spring
Over 40 new weekly walking and cycling groups have been announced in Ipswich and Lowestoft to coincide with the start of British Summer Time.
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Local migration exhibition competing for global heritage award
Suffolk Archives' community-led project about migration stories is in the running against attractions from 15 countries for a prestigious museums award.
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Suffolk councils secure funding for solar power projects
Suffolk County Council and West Suffolk Council have both secured funding to develop solar power projects as part of a £727,000 grant scheme supporting public sector climate initiatives.
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County council plans 200 new SEND places as demand grows by 40% in five years
Suffolk County Council's cabinet will review proposals for 200 new specialist education places for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
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Multiple unitary authorities 'vital' for Suffolk's diverse communities, councils claim
A joint report from Suffolk's councils argues that the county's mix of rural, coastal, industrial, agricultural and urban areas requires more than one council to effectively serve residents.
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'Power grab' accusations fly as Suffolk councils battle over devolution plans
Suffolk County Council has refused to debate a three-council proposal, as council leaders exchange barbs over the future shape of local government in Suffolk.
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'We are all devastated' – Suffolk Libraries CEO responds to council takeover decision
Bruce Leeke has expressed his dismay at the decision to return libraries to council control despite "overwhelming opposition" from the community, refuting "much of what the county council is saying."
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Suffolk taxi fleet emits 9,118 tonnes of CO2 annually, survey reveals
Suffolk councils are exploring ways to support taxi drivers in switching to electric vehicles after identifying three main barriers preventing the transition.