Latest news
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.
22 April 2025
Shop locally at the makers markets in Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill and Newmarket
Support small businesses by shopping locally at the markets in Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill and Newmarket this May and June.
17 April 2025
Health and wellbeing of residents to benefit from closer partnership
The health and wellbeing of residents is to benefit under a new agreement and closer partnership between Citizens Advice West Suffolk and West Suffolk Council.
16 April 2025
Nature recovery plan aims to revive Suffolk's wildlife
A new strategy has been drafted to help restore and enhance nature across Suffolk, and a consultation has been launched today (Wednesday 16 April) for you to share your views.
14 April 2025
Free compost giveaway at Brandon Country Park to support greener gardening
West Suffolk Council is inviting residents to take advantage of a free compost giveaway at Brandon Country Park on Wednesday 7 May 2025, from midday until 3pm.
14 April 2025
The summer of the dinosaur stomps into West Suffolk
With dinosaurs about to stomp and chomp their way onto screens this summer, fans and families will be flocking their way to West Suffolk for it latest gigantic exhibition.
10 April 2025
Council’s High Court challenge over Kentford homes is lost
A High Court challenge relating to the potential conversion of buildings at the former Animal Health Trust site in Kentford into 200 homes, has been lost.
10 April 2025
We can support landlords and their tenants ahead of Renters Reform
A collaboration between East Suffolk and West Suffolk Council is urging private landlords worried about the Renters Rights Bill to get in touch with their council.
8 April 2025
Construction begins at new Barley Homes site in Rougham
Construction of a Barley Homes site at Kingshall Street, Rougham to deliver a mix of new detached and semi-detached homes has been marked with a ground-breaking ceremony.
4 April 2025
Young entrepreneurs to compete in local heats of the Young Trader Competition 2025
West Suffolk is once again set to showcase the talent and creativity of young entrepreneurs as Haverhill and Bury St Edmunds host the local heats for the prestigious Young Traders Competition.