News

Deep concern as proposals for devolution leave issues unclear

SPS Director, Fiona Cairns questions how devolution proposals could lead to accelerated development and fundamental changes to our county.

SPS News – December/ January campaign bulletin

Our latest bulletin includes news on: a disappointing appeal decision for a commercial solar farm close to important heritage...

In the Pink – busting the myth of the ‘Suffolk Pink’ phenomena

‘It was the commercial marketing of ‘Suffolk Pink’ in the early 20th century that has led to the now...

Bring me sunshine! – back the Sunshine Bill

Rooftop solar is finally coming to Parliament. The Sunshine Bill could make solar panelsmandatory on all new homes –...

New housing targets – buckle up, it’s going to get bumpy

The launch of the revised NPPF affirms the drive to grow the economy with a further target of 1.5...

SPS news – November 2024 campaign bulletin

This month’s bulletin includes updates on our recent planning work which includes applications for a quarry in a Valued...

Why should we care about keeping Suffolk’s churches alive?

SPS Director, Fiona Cairns, explains how preserving our historic church buildings is increasingly linked to positive health outcomes for...

SPS hosts retrofit workshop: Retro-Fit for the Future

Our one day workshop on upgrading building performance in traditional buildings was held at Haughley Park Barn on Tuesday....

Suffolk View magazine – Autumn edition now available

Our autumn edition leads by investigating our disappearing apple orchards. We review the disease resistant Elms that we planted...

SPS news – July campaign bulletin

General election result The general election saw 7 new MPs for Suffolk with only one of the previous incumbents...

Suffolk deserves better and must not become a Waste Land

SPS Director calls for Suffolk’s communities’ voices to be heard among the new government’s drive to speed up the...

Suffolk View magazine – Spring edition now available