Press releases
17 July 2025
Pollution status to be removed as nitrogen dioxide levels fall
A West Suffolk village is set to see its status as an air pollution hotspot removed following a successful and sustained reduction in nitrogen dioxide levels.
16 July 2025
New councils will put the needs of local people first
A motion has been agreed to work on the creation of three new unitary authorities in Suffolk to put the needs of local people first, improve access to services and drive better outcomes.
16 July 2025
Thriving Communities Fund opens for applications
A community grant scheme that will support work to help the health and wellbeing of residents across West Suffolk, has now opened for applications.
15 July 2025
West Suffolk Local Plan to increase affordable housing is adopted
West Suffolk Council’s priority to deliver more affordable housing has seen it become one of the first local planning authorities in the country to put in place a 40 per cent policy for greenfield sites.
15 July 2025
Council to invest in crucial advanced manufacturing and engineering centre
Investment to deliver a much needed state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing and engineering centre for West Suffolk has been approved.
15 July 2025
West Suffolk Council highly praised for strong progress and innovation
West Suffolk Council has been praised for its proactive, inclusive, and forward-thinking approach in its final peer review report.
15 July 2025
West Suffolk parks continue to prove a winner
The importance of the council’s continued investment in parks towards delivering its ambition for a thriving West Suffolk, has been recognised this week.
15 July 2025
Support the next generation of entrepreneurs at the Young Trader Competition regional final!
Following the success of the local heat, our young entrepreneurs will be back competing in the regional final of the Young Trader Competition 2025 in Bury St Edmunds on Wednesday 30 July.
15 July 2025
Pioneering partnership helps Suffolk residents ‘Feel Good Vibes’ this summer
Feel Good Suffolk is launching a new campaign to promote the free support available to help the county’s residents enjoy a healthier summer.
15 July 2025
Cabinet to consider £3.2m homelessness investment
A major investment of £3.2m to deliver more temporary accommodation to support people in West Suffolk who have become homeless, is due to be decided next week.