Our Southend
A monthly newsletter with exclusive content, top stories, events and information about how residents can get involved across the Southend-on-Sea community to help build a city to be proud of.

24hrs in Southend
This will be a 24hr focus to showcase the incredible work that frontline workers do every single day - and every hour throughout the year - to keep our city safe, supported and thriving.

Southend City Day
Southend-on-Sea is gearing up for an unforgettable celebration as Southend City Day returns on Saturday 7 March 2026, following the success of last year’s inaugural event.

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Latest news
24hrs in Southend - City Council shines a light on the frontline 'hidden heroes' for Our Day campaign
Southend-on-Sea City Council is launching ‘Our Day’ on Monday 19 January.
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Major upgrade to Balmoral estate council homes will cut energy bills
The Council is set to upgrade council homes on the Balmoral estate by installing new ground source heat pump systems.
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City Day 2026: Young artists invited to enter Secondary Schools Portrait Competition with £300 in prizes per winner
A vibrant new live portrait competition is giving Southend’s young artists the chance to shine as part of this year's City Day celebrations.
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Uber surrenders licence to operate in Southend
Southend-on-Sea City Council has issued the following statement after Uber informed the council it has chosen to surrender its Private Hire Operator Licence to operate in the city.
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Southend City Day
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Southend-on-Sea is gearing up for an unforgettable celebration as Southend City Day returns following the success of last year’s inaugural event.
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