Council services
Council - permission to film and photograph: Outline
Southend is an extremely popular location for TV and film production companies, regularly featuring in documentaries, game shows, commercials, TV dramas, soaps, feature films and in photographs.
Favourite locations include our world famous Pier, seafront, the olde worlds atmosphere of Old Leigh with its cobbled streets and fishing heritage, our beautiful parks and cliff top gardens that have fantastic views over the estuary, our fabulous foreshore with 7 miles of beaches - all with different characteristics and much more.
To film in Southend (on Council property and land) you will need to obtain a permit from Southend Council. You also need to obtain a permit for stills photography, if being used for either promotional or commercial purposes - you can apply for online at Visit Southend - Filming in Southend.
Further Information
Contact: Leisure, Culture & Tourism (including leisure/sports facilities, libraries, museums & parks)
Email: council@southend.gov.uk
Telephone: 01702 215011
Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-sea, Essex, SS2 6ER