County council elections set to be postponed
Norfolk County Council has asked the government to postpone its local elections this year, in the first step towards a major shake-up of local authorities. Councillors voted in favour of working with Westminster on a plan which would see the smaller councils scrapped and a mayor overseeing Norfolk and Suffolk.
Suffolk councillors protest plans to postpone election
Suffolk councillors gather outside Endeavour House in Ipswich to protest plans for postponing upcoming local elections.
Councils plan to postpone elections for devolution
Politicians across Sussex plan to postpone local elections in May in favour of electing a mayor and replacing councils with unitary authorities. East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton and Hove councils met on Thursday and agreed on plans to create one strategic authority under a mayor.
Council asks for 2025 elections to be postponed
The council shakeup was pitched to Worcestershire's six district council leaders before Christmas. But only one district leader openly expressed support, the BBC understands. Elections for all 57 seats on Worcestershire County Council are due to take place on 1 May.
Suffolk County Council move forward with devolution
Suffolk county councillors have voted to postpone this year’s elections to join the Government’s devolution fast-track programme.
City Councilman seeks reelection in 2025 elections
A Sunbury City Councilman will seek reelection and try to keep one of the two open seats up for grabs in this year's municipal elections. John Barnhart is seeking a second term in office, he said, because he wants to continue to help move Sunbury forward.
LI county told to pay $60M to illegal immigrants for detaining them — at federal government’s request: officials
A federal judge ruled that Suffolk County violated state law by cooperating with federal immigration authorities when it ...
Mother of Thomas Valva demands more money to settle lawsuit against Suffolk County in 2020 death of her 8-year-old son, lawyer says
Justyna Zubko-Valva had rejected a $3 million settlement offer from Suffolk County, according to a letter she filed with the ...
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Lowell Man Held on $1 Million Bail, Charged with Child Sexual Assault in Suffolk County
A Lowell man is held on $1M bail for the alleged sexual assault of a young girl. He faces multiple charges including ...
Federal government says Suffolk County owes $60 million in damages, fees while assisting ICE
Officials in Suffolk County are filing a legal challenge against the federal government for holding the county responsible ...
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Officials: Suffolk County police officer charged with child sex abuse, suspended without pay
Trump asks Supreme Court to block his criminal hush money sentencing Steve Guttenberg emerges as one of the LA wildfire ...
Suffolk County DA Ray Tierney touts work on fentanyl crisis, Gilgo Beach murders as he announces reelection campaign
"This is just the beginning," DA Ray Tierney said. "We're going to continue the work, and I’m going to continue to fulfill ...
Council tax to rise by maximum amount in Suffolk
A council is set to raise its share of council tax by the maximum amount of 4.99%. Suffolk County Council put forward the ...
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Suffolk County Officials Warn Against Unauthorized Drone Use at Gabreski Press Conference
By Stephen J. Kotz In the wake of more than two dozen drone sightings over Francis S. Gabreski Airport in the weeks leading ...
Suffolk County cop airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries in LIE crash
A Suffolk County cop was airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries after his patrol car was involved in a nasty crash ...
Homes at or under $500,000 in Suffolk County, Dec. 29 to Jan. 4
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Suffolk County, here's what sold for or under $500,000 between Dec. 29 and Jan. 4.
Were the people laid to rest at Sutton Hoo really royals? Scientist suggests alternative theory for Suffolk's 1,400-year-old burial site
Dr Helen Gittos, a historian at the University of Oxford, claims Sutton Hoo was not the resting place for royals, offering an ...