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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.
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Suffolk County Council is the administrative authority for the county of Suffolk
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Suffolk County Council votes to take back control of libraries despite widespread opposition
Suffolk's 45 libraries will return to council management from June 2025, ending 12 years of successful operation by Suffolk Libraries after the underperforming services were divested from council management in 2012.
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Suffolk Libraries CEO requests county council 'listen to reason' as takeover decision looms
With over 22,000 petition signatures opposing the plan, the library charity makes its final appeal before today's cabinet meeting.
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Martlesham Primary Academy completes £750K makeover
The school has unveiled new classrooms and facilities following a major redevelopment project funded by Suffolk County Council.
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Suffolk library dispute: Charity says council misrepresenting management costs
Suffolk Libraries claims its back office costs are 21.4% of the total budget—not 33% as claimed by Suffolk County Council, whose CEO urges councillors not to "make a big decision based on flawed figures."
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Suffolk County Council launches VR solution for dementia care
A new virtual reality solution called Reverie aims to enhance the lives of people living with dementia in Suffolk.
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Council responds to public criticism with 'bright future' plan for Suffolk's libraries
As public opposition grows to its library takeover plans, Suffolk County Council has outlined how it intends to enhance and modernise services if the decision is approved on March 18.
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Opposition councillors demand 'urgent talks' in Suffolk library dispute
Councillors have called on Suffolk County Council to reopen negotiations with Suffolk Libraries. A petition against the proposed takeover has passed 18,000 signatures as the council prepares to publish its cabinet paper today.
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Suffolk Libraries hits back at council's "inaccurate statements" in takeover row
The charity managing Suffolk's libraries has released data claiming the council used flawed figures to justify ending their 13-year partnership.
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91.9% of Suffolk pupils secure first-choice secondary school
Suffolk County Council has offered more than 9 in 10 pupils their first-preference secondary school for September 2025.
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Suffolk libraries battle intensifies as council lashes out after thousands sign petition against takeover bid
With less than two weeks until a critical vote, thousands have signed a petition challenging Suffolk County Council's plans to reclaim control of the county's library service.
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Suffolk County Council approves £20.4m five-year transport plan for Ipswich
Ipswich will receive over £20.4 million in targeted transport improvements as part of Suffolk's newly approved Local Transport Plan for 2025-2040.