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Revving up for Southend Air Festival 2012!
Published Wednesday 23rd May 2012 in Council - news and information releases news
Final preparations are now underway for the 27th Southend Air Festival which is being staged on Saturday and Sunday 26th and 27th May!
Temporary suspension of one-way traffic flow
Published Thursday 24th May 2012 in Roads, highways and pavements news
The one-way traffic flow system in Lucy Road and Herbert Grove is being temporarily suspended for this year’s Southend Air Festival.
Could you be a lifeguard?
Published Wednesday 23rd May 2012 in Council news news
Budding lifeguards are invited to apply for a special course at Shoeburyness Leisure Centre which leads to a national qualification.
Catch The Biz buzz for fun half term activities!
Published Wednesday 23rd May 2012 in Training and development news
An extravaganza of sporting fun and activity is on offer in Southend for children and young people this half term.
A whole lot of musical fun at half term!
Published Wednesday 23rd May 2012 in Extra-curricular activities news
Calling all children and young people aged from seven-years-old upwards who play a musical instrument!
Hamstel Junior School takes major step forward
Published Wednesday 23rd May 2012 in Pre-schools news
Staff and parents at Hamstel Junior School in Southend are celebrating after receiving a major official boost.
See Spitfires, Sharks and Unicorns in Southend!
Published Tuesday 22nd May 2012 in Tourism and travel news
South Essex residents will get the chance to hear the wonderful thwack of leather on willow when CB40 cricket comes to Garon Park over the Queen’s Jubilee weekend.
Racquets at the ready for Badminton bonanza!
Published Tuesday 22nd May 2012 in Sports, clubs and centres news
Now’s the time to sign up for a special badminton tournament at Shoeburyness Leisure Centre on Saturday 30th June!
Southend girl picked to sing for the Queen!
Published Monday 21st May 2012 in Arts and entertainment news
Jubilant Jessica Smith has been chosen from thousands of hopefuls to sing in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Thanksgiving Service at St Paul’s Cathedral.
Southend to sing a welcome for the Olympic Torch!
Published Thursday 17th May 2012 in Parks and open spaces news
Nearly 2,000 schoolchildren are preparing to make Southend reverberate with song when the Olympic Torch Relay passes through the town on Friday 6th July.
Southend Pier gets a new £3m Cultural Centre
Published Thursday 17th May 2012 in Safety news
Southend Pier's brand new £3m Cultural Centre was successfully craned into position on the pier head today (Thursday 17th May).
Understanding Benefit changes
Published Thursday 17th May 2012 in Housing advice news
A special Welfare Open Day for Southend residents was held at Southend Central Library to explain proposed future Government changes in benefits.
Put your best feet forward and walk to school!
Published Tuesday 15th May 2012 in Walking news
Take steps to join in with national Walk to School Week from Monday 21st May to Friday 25th May!
Free swimming this weekend in Shoeburyness!
Published Wednesday 9th May 2012 in Fitness news
Get ready to take a free dip in one of the newly refurbished pools at Shoeburyness Leisure Centre this weekend.
Free treats for hungry plants!
Published Tuesday 8th May 2012 in Recycling, rubbish and waste news
Hurry along to the Trust Links May Fayre on Saturday 12th May and pick up a nutritious free gift for your garden!
Local elections 2012
Published Friday 4th May 2012 in Council and democracy news
Local election results which took place 3rd May 2012.
Benefit fraudster caught
Published Wednesday 2nd May 2012 in Benefits news
The law proved an unbeatable hurdle for a man who worked for a bookmaker but still claimed unemployment benefits.
Disabled children get in the swim!
Published Wednesday 2nd May 2012 in Health and social care news
Families with disabled children are invited to the next special swimming session on Sunday 20th May at Southend Swimming and Diving Centre.
Legendary duo in concert!
Published Wednesday 2nd May 2012 in Leisure and culture news
Dynamic percussion players, O Duo, bring their vibrant expertise to the Plaza Centre, Southend, on Friday 18th May
Safeguarding adults is everybody’s business
Published Tuesday 1st May 2012 in Help for adults news
RECENT national publicity highlighting the abuse of vulnerable adults has prompted Southend-on-Sea Borough Council to remind residents that help for victims is just a phone call away.
The Forum Southend-on-Sea website goes live
Published Friday 27th April 2012 in Libraries news
The Forum Southend-on-Sea now has its own website - and it gives residents a bird’s eye view of how the £27million development is progressing.
Southend earns Purple Flag accolade
Published Wednesday 25th April 2012 in Crime prevention news
Southend has a new flag to add to its impressive haul of five blue and four green ones – a PURPLE flag.
Benefit changes explained!
Published Tuesday 24th April 2012 in Advice and benefits news
Visit a special Welfare Open Day at Southend Central Library on Tuesday 15th May to find out how benefit changes may affect you.
Sign up for family fitness!
Published Friday 20th April 2012 in Doctors, GPs and hospitals news
A special fitness initiative is taking place at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre to help families with children who need to get fitter and eat more healthily.
High prize for low carbon!
Published Tuesday 17th April 2012 in Building control news
Young people and businesses in Southend are benefiting from a carbon-cutting scheme which has just won a top national award.
Grant boost for partnership green schemes
Published Thursday 12th April 2012 in Environment and planning news
Essex Wildlife Trust and Southend-on-Sea Borough Council are celebrating after being awarded a major Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant towards their work on two major green projects.
Community Comes Together for the Shared Spaces Project
Published Thursday 12th April 2012 in Schools and colleges news
The younger and older generations of the Southend community came together at the North Road Burial Ground to explore the past and bring respect back to this historic site.
Are you an ace recycler?
Published Tuesday 10th April 2012 in Commercial waste and recycling news
The hunt is on for the borough’s best recyclers!
Exercise your democratic right
Published Thursday 5th April 2012 in Elected representatives news
Elections for Southend-on-Sea Borough Council are being held on Thursday 3rd May - so don’t miss out on the chance to take part.
Big Lottery Fund grant for Southend families
Published Wednesday 4th April 2012 in Voluntary organisations news
A new project in Southend-on-Sea that will help children growing up in very difficult family circumstances has been awarded £893,616 from the Big Lottery Fund.
Southend wins Better Bus bid!
Published Monday 26th March 2012 in Public transport news
Catching a Southend bus could soon be even easier, thanks to a major cash boost from the Government’s Better Bus Area Fund.
Landlord fined over dangerous property
Published Friday 16th March 2012 in Private housing news
A Housing Association landlord has been ordered to pay more than £8,000 in fines and costs for failing to repair a hazardous property in Westcliff.
Warm and Well-on-Sea
Published Wednesday 29th February 2012 in Home care news
Vulnerable residents have been helped to tackle the health risks of winter, thanks to £85,000 of extra Government funding.
All aboard the SHIP!
Published Tuesday 28th February 2012 in Carers news
A new service called SHIP has been launched to help maintain the independence of Southend residents who need extra support.
Southend to spearhead campaign to help homeless
Published Tuesday 28th February 2012 in Council housing news
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has for the second time, been chosen to lead south Essex’s efforts to help homeless people.
Better Southend projects are the nation’s best!
Published Tuesday 28th February 2012 in Transport and streets news
Southend’s four major transport and public realm schemes, with their complementary traffic management programme - have together won a national planning accolade.
Somebody else’s child – everybody’s responsibility
Published Thursday 23rd February 2012 in Fostering, adopting and looked after children news
Help play your part to keep children safe and well, when they are cared for by someone who is not their direct relative.
Drugs Raids
Published Wednesday 8th February 2012 in Housing news
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and South Essex Homes fully support the drugs enforcement action undertaken by Essex Police today.
Council has truck with trailer
Published Wednesday 1st February 2012 in Planning 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.
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!
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.
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.
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 Cycling 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 Jobs at the Council 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)
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.
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.
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.
Southend teen wins award from royalty!
Published Friday 11th November 2011 in Support groups 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 Business support and advice 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.
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.
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.
Southend wins £4,816,000 bid for sustainable transport
Published Wednesday 6th July 2011 in Transport policy 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Live Performance from harmonious piano duo
Published Wednesday 30th June 2010 in Licences and street trading news
A well-established piano duo is performing at the Council Chamber in Southend Civic Centre.
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.