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Council social worker is nominated for prestigious award
A children’s social worker at Southend-on-Sea City Council has been nominated for a national award due to her amazing work supporting local children.
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Leadership blog – Friday 15 March 2024
Cllr Tony Cox updates on our peer challenge from the LGA, looks ahead to the local elections and encourages people to ensure they’re registered to vote.
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Council and HARP working together to ensure people experiencing homelessness can vote this year
Southend-on-Sea City Council and HARP are working to help ensure that people who are experiencing homelessness are registered to vote.
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Council calls for resident input to shape electric vehicle charging infrastructure
We are calling on residents citywide to take part in a survey aimed at enhancing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, particularly for those without access to off-street parking.
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Bookings for HAF sessions over the Easter Holidays are now live
School aged children and young people who receive benefit related free school meals can enjoy Easter fun with the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.
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New immersive exhibition to shed light on Roman life in Southend
Southend-on-Sea City Council is delighted to announce the opening of an exciting new exhibition at Southend Central Museum.
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Council’s retrofit eco home shortlisted for two prestigious RICS awards
Our ground-breaking retrofit eco home on Juniper Road, Leigh-on-Sea, has been shortlisted for two prestigious regional awards by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
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Delivery driver convicted of blue badge fraud and ordered to pay £860
A local resident who worked as a food delivery driver, appeared at court accused of misuse and blue badge fraud.
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Council and Ministry of Defence sign Armed Forces Covenant
The council and Ministry of Defence have formally signed the Armed Forces Covenant at a special event held at Porters Civic House yesterday (Thursday 7 March).
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Leadership blog - Friday 8 March 2024
Cllr John Lamb, cabinet member and chair of the armed forces working party talks about the importance of signing the Armed Forces Covenant and what it means for armed forces personnel and others.