News last year
15 May 2025
District and borough council’s clear message to communities: “Let’s shape the future of Suffolk together!”
Suffolk’s five district and borough councils are launching a county-wide survey asking people for their views on the future of vital local government services.
14 May 2025
Barley Homes and Havebury join forces to deliver affordable houses in Mildenhall
Local developer, Barley Homes and local registered housing provider, Havebury are working together to deliver affordable homes at College Heath Road, Mildenhall.
13 May 2025
Radio Teleswitch Service switch off in June
The Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) will be switched off permanently on Monday 30 June 2025. This change will impact households across the country that rely on RTS meters to manage their electricity usage.
13 May 2025
West Suffolk Council prepares new route-map for achieving net zero
West Suffolk Council is making great strides in reducing carbon emissions for its area a Cabinet paper has said, but ambitious targets for its own environmental impact will need to be adjusted to account for the available budget and national initiatives.
13 May 2025
Communities and businesses benefit from £2.6m investment
Communities, businesses and residents have benefitted from more than £2.6m of funds paid out by West Suffolk Council with more to come this year.
6 May 2025
New ‘Recycling on-the-Go’ bins make sustainability more convenient than ever
To make recycling easier and more accessible, West Suffolk Council has launched a new recycling initiative to encourage residents and visitors to recycle plastic bottles and cans while out and about, with the support from McDonald’s and environmental charity Hubbub.
1 May 2025
Beauty through the seasons at five West Suffolk Parks
The natural beauty through the seasons at five West Suffolk parks, is captured in a free exhibition which is to open at The Apex Gallery later this month.
29 April 2025
How to see dragons and dinosaurs in West Suffolk this summer
Families can get up close to dragons and dinosaurs this summer as mythical and prehistoric beasts stomp their way into West Suffolk.
28 April 2025
Solar partnership brings boost for businesses in Babergh and Mid Suffolk
West Suffolk Council has teamed up with Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils to offer companies access to the successful Solar for Business initiative.
22 April 2025
First grants paid under Building Resilience And Nutrition fund
The first grants have been paid under a scheme set up in West Suffolk to reduce food poverty, improve health and nutrition and cut food waste.