Latest news
10 July 2026
Government told they must resist ‘harmful’ proposals to build new city
Ministers have been told they should oppose proposals for a new city of 400,000 homes covering 45,000 acres of West Suffolk and Cambridgeshire countryside.
10 July 2026
World Cup campaign scores with national sides and local businesses
Helping businesses and supporters back England and Scotland during the World Cup has been the goal of West Suffolk Council.
10 July 2026
Anglian Water announces temporary hosepipe ban
Today (10 July), Anglian Water announced it will be introducing a Temporary Use Ban – more commonly known as a hosepipe ban.
6 July 2026
Have you helped shape first stage of a new West Suffolk Local Plan?
More than 200 people have already taken the opportunity to give their views on what’s most important to them at the first stage on a new West Suffolk Local Plan.
6 July 2026
Success at Young Trader Competition local heat
Young entrepreneurs brought creativity and innovation to Haverhill as the National Market Traders Federation (NMTF) Young Trader Competition local heat took place in the town centre.
6 July 2026
Palace House fit for a King in first stage to enhance visitor experience
A major refresh has been carried out to a historic part of a Newmarket museum in the first stage of an exciting three-year project to enhance the experience for residents and visitors alike.
6 July 2026
Paddle boarding and roller disco among free summer activities
Acrobatics, roller disco, paddle boarding and pony care and grooming are among the free activities taking place in West Suffolk during the school summer holidays.
6 July 2026
West Suffolk’s annual electoral canvass begins!
Residents across West Suffolk are being encouraged to check that their electoral registration details are accurate as the council launches its annual canvass.
2 July 2026
Help prevent homelessness through early reporting of tenancy issues
Landlords of residential properties across West Suffolk are being encouraged to report tenancy issues early to aid a council in preventing homelessness.
1 July 2026
Council agrees RAF Barnham wrong place to house asylum seekers
RAF Barnham is the wrong place to house asylum seekers West Suffolk councillors have agreed at an urgent meeting held this afternoon, Wednesday, 1 July.