Suffolk County Council is the administrative authority for the county of Suffolk
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A new heritage project will capture the lived experiences of people with disabilities in Suffolk, addressing a gap in historical records while challenging perceptions about inclusion and accessibility in communities today.
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Motorists who continue to flout traffic restrictions on Upper Brook Street face stronger enforcement, with plate-recognition cameras set to be installed following persistent breaches.
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Suffolk County Council has submitted a full planning application for a major package of highway improvements worth £63 million along an 11km stretch of the A12 between Seven Hills Junction in Ipswich and Woods Lane north of Woodbridge.
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With suicide rates significantly higher among autistic people, Suffolk's three-year assessment waits aren't just frustrating – campaigners say they're potentially fatal.
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James Cartlidge, MP for South Suffolk, hosted a debate in Parliament on Thursday, 30 October, on Suffolk County Council's proposals for local government reform, as the Government prepares to launch its consultation next month.
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Actor and heritage enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones will visit Ipswich on Tuesday, 4 November at 14:00 to celebrate the opening of Stoke Bridge Wharf and launch 'Dock Stories', an augmented reality trail revealing the voices and characters behind one of England's most historic ports.
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Suffolk County Council is being forced into expensive private sector care packages costing up to £25,000 per week due to a shortage of foster carers and council-run children's homes, with the authority's executive director warning of "huge profiteering" by some organisations.
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The government's decision to delay long-awaited special needs reforms until 2026 comes as Suffolk faces a £161 million deficit in its schools budget, while grappling with soaring demand that has seen the county deliver 2,289 more education and health care plans than the previous year.
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Suffolk woman Nichola Mohammed Ali has been sentenced after a routine social care review exposed a sophisticated fraud involving fake carers, fabricated invoices and overpayment schemes that went undetected for almost three years.
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Suffolk County Council has opened a budget consultation as it grapples with rising demand for services that is outstripping available public funding, with particular pressure on adult and children's services.
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Suffolk County Council's children's services are showing early signs of improvement but still face significant challenges in responding to requests for help, according to an Ofsted focused visit report published on Thursday, 16 October.
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Suffolk County Council has formalised a partnership with Ukraine's Poltava region through a Memorandum of Understanding signed on Wednesday, 16 October, establishing cooperation across sectors including education, agriculture and renewable energy.
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