Council News
Thumbs up for vocational education
7 May 2008A special event on Thursday 8th May sees pupils from across Southend and Essex celebrate their tremendous achievements in vocational education.
Drought garden’s hot contest
6 May 2008An innovative water-wise garden is bidding to beat hot competition at the Hampton Court Flower Show in July.
Youth service wins laurels
6 May 2008Ofsted inspectors praised Southend-on-Sea Borough Council for delivering a good youth service that provides good value for money.
Strong partnership boosts children and young people
6 May 2008Government Inspectors have praised Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and all its partner agencies working with the borough’s children and young people.
High praise for fostering services
2 May 2008Southend Fostering Service, run by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, has won major accolades from government inspectors.
Have a wild bank holiday!
2 May 2008Make friends - or even rub shoulders - with some wild, weird and wonderful creatures in Priory Park this Sunday and Monday.
Drumming up a big crowd
2 May 2008Mega musicians Maraca2 have got percussion sussed.
Sing fever!
2 May 2008Hear Southend Civic Centre’s Council Chamber resound with songs at two forthcoming vocal recitals.
Special visitor sets sail for Southend
29 April 2008Don’t miss your chance to meet a special visitor to the town this weekend!
Airborne attacks over Southend
28 April 2008Awe-inspiring aircraft tore through the skies above the borough more than 90 years ago, reveals Southend Museum’s fascinating exhibition.