January 2016
Parents in Suffolk encouraged to get Sugar Smart (2016-01-05)
Parents in Suffolk are being encouraged to get “Sugar Smart” and take control of their children’s sugar intake as part of a new campaign.
News of the passing of Councillor Tim Marks (2016-01-05)
It is with deep regret and shock that I announce the sudden death of Councillor Tim Marks.
Blue badge fraudsters fined in council crackdown (2016-01-05)
Three blue badges have been seized and six people were fined in Ipswich town centre following a blue badge enforcement day arranged in partnership by Suffolk County Council, Ipswich Borough Council an...
Gareth Wilson appointed Chief Constable for Suffolk (2016-01-06)
Following a confirmation hearing of the Police and Crime Panel today, Police and Crime Commissioner, Tim Passmore announced Gareth Wilson as the new Chief Constable for Suffolk . (January 6)
Primary school place application deadline looms (2016-01-07)
Parents and carers who need to apply for a full-time place for their child at their preferred primary school for the 2016/2017 school year have until Friday 15 January 2016 to do so.
More Suffolk schools are rated Good or Outstanding (2016-01-08)
Suffolk schools are beginning the New Year on the rise as the proportion of Suffolk schools rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted continues to grow.
Burglary appeal – Haverhill (2016-01-08)
Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary in Haverhill.
Council tax payers asked their views on policing precept (2016-01-15)
Suffolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Tim Passmore is asking Suffolk council tax payers whether they would be prepared to pay a little bit extra each week towards the police service they receive.
Home Office launches a campaign to raise awareness of the 101 police number (2016-01-15)
Suffolk Constabulary is supporting a Home Office campaign reminding the public that they should call 101 if they need to contact their local police for non-emergency issues.
Residents invited to have their say on council services (2016-01-18)
Residents of Suffolk are being invited to have their say on council services by taking part in Suffolk County Council’s 2016 residents’ survey.
Options review for future of specialist education provision (2016-01-18)
Suffolk County Council is asking for the views of parents, teachers and other interested people regarding a range of options relating to the future of specialist educational provision in the county.
Matthew Hancock MP welcomes investment from the top level of English football into Haverhill Community Sports Association (2016-01-20)
Matthew Hancock MP welcomes the news that Haverhill Community Sports Association has been awarded a £321,450 grant by the Premier League and The FA Facilities Fund to construct a new 106 x 70m floodli...
Police appeal for witnesses following dog attack in Haverhill (2016-01-22)
Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an incident that took place on Monday 18 January at 9.20am at the reservoir on Haycock Road (A1307) in Haverhill. A woman walking with he...
Love Where You Live in West Suffolk (2016-01-25)
Communities across West Suffolk are being encouraged to ‘Love Where You Live’ throughout 2016 by organising local litter picks.
Films Haverhill Cineworld w/c 29 January 2016 (2016-01-26)
For bookings and film information visit cineworld.com or call 0871 200 2000 in the UK or 1520 880 444 in Ireland
Suspended jail sentence for eBay fraudster. (2016-01-29)
A Haverhill resident has received a 5 month suspended jail sentence and ordered to pay £4,800 costs after pleading guilty to giving the impression goods could be sold, when they were in fact deemed to...