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Meet Southend’s 2012 Youth Mayor and Deputy
Published Thursday 2nd February 2012 in Council - news and information releases news
Southend’s new Youth Mayor, Zeeshan Mitha, and Deputy Youth Mayor, Martin Skam, have just been officially appointed.
Council has truck with trailer
Published Wednesday 1st February 2012 in Business support and advice news
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has warned that it will use all the powers at its disposal to crack down on illegal roadside advertising.
Can you run at least a mile for charity?
Published Wednesday 1st February 2012 in Sports, clubs and centres news
Now’s the time to sign up to take part in Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile on Sunday 25th March!
Holocaust survivor tells her story
Published Wednesday 1st February 2012 in Council news news
A woman who survived the Holocaust because of her musical skills, spoke movingly in Southend about her experiences.
Cello and vocal delights
Published Wednesday 1st February 2012 in Arts and entertainment news
A winning combination of Jazz, Brazilian and English song features in Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s next free lunchtime recital.
Pupils create history while discovering it
Published Wednesday 1st February 2012 in Archaeology news
Pupils from Thorpe Greenways Junior School have made sure they are firmly embedded in Southend’s heritage.
New Youth Mayor and deputy chosen!
Published Tuesday 31st January 2012 in Community and living news
It’s countdown to tomorrow when the new 2012 Southend Youth Mayor and Deputy will be unveiled.
Music for fun at half term!
Published Tuesday 31st January 2012 in Childcare news
Children and young people aged from seven years old upwards are invited to enjoy some musical fun this February half term!
Cherishing local peoples’ histories
Published Thursday 26th January 2012 in Leisure and culture news
Youngsters from Westborough School are joining a unique community project to discover more about those buried in the North Road Burial Ground, Prittlewell.
Teaching assistant gets four months jail for benefit fraud
Published Friday 20th January 2012 in Benefits news
A teaching assistant who fraudulently claimed almost £30,000 in Housing and Council Tax Benefit from Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has been jailed for four months.
Careers Fair helps young people explore future choices
Published Wednesday 18th January 2012 in Careers advice news
Young people aged from 14 to 19 are invited to a wide-ranging Careers Fair on Wednesday 8th February.
Mini bank boost
Published Tuesday 17th January 2012 in Recycling, rubbish and waste news
Don’t forget that among Southend’s recycling opportunities, you can deposit your recycling safely in the borough’s mini-banks!
Calling all Dr Feelgood fans!
Published Thursday 12th January 2012 in Exhibitions news
Artist Lucy Harrison wants Dr Feelgood enthusiasts to dig out their homages to the band - so they can be included in the ‘Thames Delta’ exhibition at Focal Point Gallery in Southend.
Holocaust remembered
Published Thursday 12th January 2012 in Religions, faiths and beliefs news
Those who suffered and died in the Holocaust and more recent genocides are being remembered at a series of events and exhibitions being held throughout Southend.
Council climbs even higher in Stonewall equality rankings
Published Thursday 12th January 2012 in Jobs and careers news
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is now ranked even higher in the ratings which measure the equality rights of its workforce.
Southend Children’s Services staff win top national awards!
Published Thursday 12th January 2012 in Fostering, adopting and looked after children news
Staff who work tirelessly for Southend children have been judged the best in Britain.
Is your child entitled to a free school meal?
Published Thursday 12th January 2012 in Parental support news
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is urging parents who think their children might qualify for free school meals to check their eligibility online.
Travel planners make tracks
Published Wednesday 11th January 2012 in Road safety news
Meet your very own personalised travel planners who could revolutionise your journeys.
Youth Mayor candidates launch election campaigns
Published Friday 23rd December 2011 in Youth support news
Four public-spirited young people are battling for the coveted role of Southend Youth Mayor.
More Southend young people working, learning or training
Published Thursday 22nd December 2011 in Equality and diversity news
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has beaten its own targets and bucked national trends of growing numbers of young people not in education, employment or training, (NEET)
Cold-caller warning
Published Wednesday 14th December 2011 in Crime prevention news
Cold-callers have been targeting residents in Southend asking for information about their televisions.
Set for winter?
Published Tuesday 13th December 2011 in Roads, highways and pavements news
Find out about Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s winter plans, and how to check and improve your cold weather preparations.
Central Library closure
Published Thursday 8th December 2011 in Libraries news
Please note that Southend Central Library will be closed from Friday 9th to Monday 19th December.
Thrones crowned!
Published Tuesday 6th December 2011 in Street care and cleaning news
Southend’s top toilets shone at the annual Loo of the Year awards.
Crackdown on Blue Badge abusers
Published Tuesday 6th December 2011 in Disabilities news
Blue Badge abusers beware! You could be about to have your collar felt by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s Corporate Fraud team.
Council named ‘International Green Hero’
Published Wednesday 30th November 2011 in Environment and planning news
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has been awarded an International Green Apple Environmental award in recognition of its project, ‘Looking for Carbon’.
Rooting for new trees
Published Monday 28th November 2011 in Conservation news
Excited youngsters from Blenheim Primary School are preparing to plant hundreds of small trees, called whips, in Blenheim Park.
Diners advised – look before you book!
Published Tuesday 22nd November 2011 in Food news
Before you eat out, check out the food hygiene rating of your proposed venue.
Parking perk this Christmas!
Published Tuesday 22nd November 2011 in Transport and streets news
Boost your Christmas bargain-hunting with free parking in Southend Town Centre and elsewhere, on Thursday evenings and all day Sundays this December
FREE Christmas concert in the park!
Published Monday 21st November 2011 in Parks and open spaces news
Take a moment to pause from wrapping those Christmas presents.
Shoeburyness Pool temporary closure
Published Thursday 17th November 2011 in Fitness news
The pool at Shoeburyness Leisure Centre will be temporarily closed from Monday 21st November to Friday 2nd March 2012 for major refurbishment.
Cigarette criminals caught
Published Wednesday 16th November 2011 in Trading standards news
A Southend shop is paying the price for selling fraudulent goods to the public.
Swimming breaks for disabled children and their families
Published Tuesday 15th November 2011 in Health and social care news
Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre is to launch its first swimming sessions for disabled children, every other Sunday from January 2012.
Southend teen wins award from royalty!
Published Friday 11th November 2011 in Voluntary organisations news
A Southend teenager who galvanised a neighbourhood transformation scheme has received a national award from the Princess Royal, HRH Princess Anne.
Health and Safety boost for Council
Published Wednesday 9th November 2011 in Health and safety news
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has reached a new high in health and safety standards
More affordable homes in Southend
Published Friday 4th November 2011 in Housing associations and co-ops news
Nine more affordable properties have been made available to residents in Southend thanks to a joint initiative between Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and Guinness South.
Last week to have your say on the 2012/13 budget
Published Monday 24th October 2011 in Consultation and Engagement news
Time is running out to have your say on what savings you think Southend-on-Sea Borough Council can achieve to balance its 2012/13 budget.
Landlord fined for letting property fall into disrepair
Published Friday 7th October 2011 in Private housing news
A private landlord has been fined for failing to repair his property and leaving his tenants to suffer damp, draughty and hazardous conditions for two years.
Feet feat for school walkers!
Published Friday 7th October 2011 in Walking news
Youngsters who walk to school this month will achieve a great feat.
Success by design
Published Tuesday 4th October 2011 in Local history and heritage news
New buildings and conservation schemes across the borough have been battling for success in the hotly contested Southend Design Awards.
Council team wins gold in major national awards
Published Thursday 29th September 2011 in Advice and benefits news
Triumphant Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s Revenues and Benefits staff struck gold with a top national ‘Excellence in Customer Service’ award.
Meet Southend’s new roving recycling experts!
Published Wednesday 28th September 2011 in Commercial waste and recycling news
Two new Community Recycling Advisors have just been appointed to help boost recycling in Southend.
Southend Pier reopens.
Published Friday 23rd September 2011 in Building control news
Southend Pier has now re-opened to the public following the completion of essential repairs.
York Road Market – use it or LOSE it!
Published Thursday 8th September 2011 in Markets news
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has issued a “use it or lose it” plea to traders and residents ahead of the second re-launch of the town’s York Road Market.
Busking on the Pier!
Published Friday 2nd September 2011 in Local attractions news
Listen up! Talented musicians are set to sing up a storm on Southend Pier on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th September.
New heights in fire safety
Published Wednesday 24th August 2011 in Housing news
New fire safety arrangements at a Southend tower block won high praise from a leading national expert.
Make sure you don’t lose the right to vote!
Published Friday 12th August 2011 in Elected representatives news
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has commenced its annual canvass – so now is the time to act if you want to make sure you are registered to vote.
Stay-on-Sea… with confidence!
Published Thursday 21st July 2011 in Tourism and travel news
Southend’s pulling power as a holiday resort is increasing in leaps and bounds as more and more hotels and guest houses achieve ‘star-rating’.
Southend wins £4,816,000 bid for sustainable transport
Published Wednesday 6th July 2011 in Public transport news
Southend is celebrating winning £4,816,000 to boost sustainable travel and thereby help re-charge the local economy.
CCTV equipped cars go live from today
Published Monday 4th July 2011 in Parking news
Anti-social motorists beware – two new CCTV-equipped parking enforcement cars have today (Monday 4th July) started operating in Southend.
Piloting ground-breaking National Citizen Service
Published Thursday 30th June 2011 in Children and family care news
Thirty young people from Southend and Basildon will this Friday, 1st July, begin taking part in a prestigious pilot scheme for the new National Citizen Service.
Planning supremo visits Southend
Published Thursday 30th June 2011 in Planning news
One of the country’s most distinguished planners has paid a visit to Southend to cast his eye over some of the town’s recently completed development projects.
National officials visit Southend crematorium
Published Monday 27th June 2011 in Deaths and funerals news
Southend Crematorium came under the national spotlight during an official visit by members of the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities.
Southend votes 'No' to AV
Published Friday 6th May 2011 in Councillors, democracy and elections news
Voters in Southend delivered a resounding 'No' to the Alternative Vote system in Thursday's historic referendum.
Ofsted praises Edwards Hall School
Published Tuesday 5th April 2011 in Pre-schools news
Remarkable improvements at Edwards Hall School in Leigh, have earned the school an official accolade from the education watchdog, Ofsted.
Help at hand as the Census approaches!
Published Tuesday 22nd March 2011 in Statistics and census information news
Got any Census questions?
City Beach throws light on Southend seafront
Published Tuesday 22nd March 2011 in Regeneration news
Evening visitors to Southend will now be wowed by a spectacular light show of funky neon colours when they stroll along the town’s famous seafront.
Songmen sing up
Published Monday 14th March 2011 in Southend Learning Disability Partnership Board news
Six professional musicians are set to deliver spectacular singing at a concert on Friday 18th March at the Plaza Centre, Southend.
Extra bonus for exercising
Published Wednesday 2nd March 2011 in Doctors, GPs and hospitals news
Spice up your fitness regime at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre and you could win a weekend for two in a prestigious Barcelo Hotel.
Adult Social Care – tell us your views
Published Friday 21st January 2011 in Services for older people news
Residents who benefit from Adult Social Care services in Southend are being asked what they think about the help they receive.
Funding reductions mean tough times ahead for staff
Published Tuesday 18th January 2011 in Training and development news
Like many organisations the Council faces the difficult task of identifying where cutbacks and further cost efficiencies need be made in 2011/12 following a significant reduction in Government grants.
SACC scoops prestigious quality standard
Published Thursday 13th January 2011 in Education and learning news
Southend Adult Community College is celebrating being recognised as one of the best training providers in the country by the Government’s Skills Funding Agency.
Watch what wheels you choose for your ride home
Published Monday 20th December 2010 in Taxis and hire cars news
Need a lift home after an enjoyable Christmas or New Year’s Eve party with your friends or work colleagues – then DON’T get in an unlicensed cab.
Council’s a top dog at handling stray-ngers!
Published Monday 25th October 2010 in Animal welfare news
A Southend hound is a happy hound, according to Britain’s biggest animal charity.
Still time to have YOUR say on Southend spending
Published Friday 15th October 2010 in Council budgets and spending news
Don’t miss the chance to tell us how you would like us to spend next year’s Southend-on-Sea Borough Council budget.
Drum Roll please for half-term musical workshops!
Published Friday 15th October 2010 in Extra-curricular activities news
The October half-term need not be dull this year - thanks to Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s “Music for Fun” days for children and young people aged eight and over.
Council completes oil spill clean-up
Published Wednesday 29th September 2010 in Emergencies news
More than a TON of polluted material has been removed from Southend’s beaches following the recent oil spill.
Council extends free swimming for summer hols!
Published Friday 16th July 2010 in Health and medical advice news
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has extended its free swimming programme until the end of the school summer holidays.
Young carers reach new heights at special event!
Published Wednesday 14th July 2010 in Carers news
A challenging climbing wall is just one of many fun features at an activities day for Young Carers at the new Shoebury Youth Centre.
Free music in the Park!
Published Wednesday 30th June 2010 in Licences and street trading news
Summer Concerts at Southend Bandstand. Every weekend through the summer and into September 3-5pm Southend Bandstand, Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend.
OFSTED approves SBC’s child referral and assessment service
Published Wednesday 30th June 2010 in Grants news
The referral and assessment arm of Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s Safeguarding Children Services has been given the seal of approval by OFSTED.
Homelessness project hits home
Published Wednesday 28th April 2010 in Homeless news
School students gained a vivid picture of homelessness issues, following a special six-week course led by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council officers.
Listen up! It’s noise action week!
Published Friday 23rd April 2010 in Pollution news
How do you handle a din? The problems of too much racket – and the possible solutions - are being especially highlighted during Noise Action Week from Monday 26th April to Friday 30th April.
Try water sports for free!
Published Thursday 8th April 2010 in Countryside news
Fed up of just dipping your toe in the water? Too frightened to take the plunge? Well why not push the boat out for a change?
Southend is best at tackling fuel poverty
Published Tuesday 6th April 2010 in Housing finance news
Southend on Sea Borough Council is best at tackling fuel poverty – official figures show.