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New Archery sessions target all!
Published Wednesday 1st September 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
The Chase Sports and Fitness Centre is pleased to present exciting new Archery sessions for all abilities.
Get ready for a round of Mini Tennis!
Published Wednesday 1st September 2010 in Leisure and culture news
Get ready to improve that backhand kids, as Chase Sports and Fitness Centre launches Mini Tennis Coaching for youngsters to develop early tennis skills.
Southend Young People celebrate bus victory
Published Thursday 26th August 2010 in Transport and streets news
Southend Youth Council has clinched a dream ticket by prompting bus operator Arriva to increase the age at which it starts charging adult fares.
Landlords encouraged to get seal of approval
Published Wednesday 25th August 2010 in Housing associations and co-ops news
Landlords across South Essex are being urged to sign up to a scheme which will bring huge peace of mind to housing tenants.
Have fun this Bank Holiday at Priory Park
Published Wednesday 25th August 2010 in Parks and open spaces news
Get ready to have a fun family day out at Priory Park courtesy of Southend-on-sea Borough Council’s Park Wardens!
Fancy being a Lifeguard?
Published Wednesday 25th August 2010 in Council news news
Do you think you have what it takes to become a lifeguard? If the answer is yes then this may be the opportunity for you.
Landlords encouraged to get seal of approval
Published Wednesday 25th August 2010 in Housing news
Landlords across South Essex are being urged to sign up to a scheme which will bring huge peace of mind to housing tenants.
Have fun this Bank Holiday at Priory Park
Published Wednesday 25th August 2010 in Environment and planning news
Get ready to have a fun family day out at Priory Park courtesy of Southend-on-sea Borough Council’s Park Wardens!
Partnership work eases parking problems
Published Tuesday 17th August 2010 in Parking news
Residents living close to Southend University Hospital are set to benefit from a new parking management scheme (PMS) aimed at tackling problems caused by inconsiderate motorists.
Leaving school? Don’t panic!
Published Tuesday 17th August 2010 in Community advice news
‘Don’t panic’ is the clear message contained in a new guide aimed at helping young people who get their exam results this week decide what to do in the future.
Dare to Dream unveils three new role models
Published Tuesday 17th August 2010 in Education and learning news
Three exceptional young people have been unveiled as role models for Southend Children’s Partnership’s Dare to Dream campaign in recognition of their outstanding achievements.
Don’t lose your right to have your say!
Published Monday 16th August 2010 in Elected representatives news
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council will this week begin its annual canvass – so don’t miss the chance to make sure you are registered to vote.
Dangerous levels of salt still present in some foods
Published Friday 13th August 2010 in Trading standards news
Too many processed food products still contain dangerously high levels of salt, a major survey has revealed.
Palmeira Parade Arches – toilet opening and closing times
Published Tuesday 10th August 2010 in Street care and cleaning news
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has pledged to work with café owners in the Palmeira Parade Arches to reach an agreement over the opening and closing hours of the nearby toilets.
Exciting & FREE Urban Games event
Published Wednesday 4th August 2010 in Extra-curricular activities news
Try out cheerleading, basketball, skateboarding and much more at a fabulous free Urban Games event in Shoebury Park on Saturday 14th August.
See the new Tesco plans
Published Monday 2nd August 2010 in Planning news
Don’t miss the chance to view major proposals for a new Tesco superstore and Focus Youth Centre in Southend.
Business - and leisure - as usual during roadworks!
Published Thursday 29th July 2010 in Roads, highways and pavements news
Residents and visitors are urged to take note of the latest developments in Southend’s road improvement schemes.
Southend Young Carer wins Diana Award
Published Thursday 22nd July 2010 in Health and social care news
Young Carer Julian Hill has won the prestigious ‘Diana’ award in recognition of his outstanding caring work.
Social Worker Star!
Published Wednesday 21st July 2010 in Jobs and careers news
Congratulations abound for an Assistant Social Worker who achieved a first class honours degree after being sponsored through his studies by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council.
Full steam ahead - on water
Published Tuesday 20th July 2010 in Tourism and travel news
Step back in time when you climb aboard a historic and lovingly-preserved ship for a pleasure cruise from Southend Pier.
Fake film fraudster in court
Published Monday 19th July 2010 in Advice and benefits news
A Southend film pirate has been scuppered by the law.
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 Home care 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.
Ice, Ice Baby!
Published Wednesday 7th July 2010 in Community and living news
In this heatwave Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and Southend Local Safeguarding Children Board are reminding residents to take extra care to keep babies as cool as possible.
New pledge for rubbish and recycling
Published Wednesday 7th July 2010 in Recycling, rubbish and waste news
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council today officially pledged to give residents a value-for-money waste and recycling collection service which meets their needs.
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.
Like ducks to water!
Published Wednesday 30th June 2010 in Sports, clubs and centres news
New swimmers can take the plunge for swimming lessons in Warriors Swim Centre during the holidays.
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.
Food Safety Week – show food poisoning the red card!
Published Thursday 10th June 2010 in Business support and advice news
When the heat is on, food poisoning soars. To highlight Food Safety Week, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is again reminding residents about the vital importance of good food hygiene at home.
Case studies generate great recycling rates
Published Tuesday 18th May 2010 in Sustainability news
Fourteen Southend residents who took part in a four-week case study into household waste this spring managed to achieve an average recycling rate of 78 per cent.
Southend Results
Published Monday 10th May 2010 in Councillors, democracy and elections news
The 2010 local election count took place on Friday 7th May.
Homelessness project hits home
Published Wednesday 28th April 2010 in Supported and sheltered housing 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 Schools and colleges 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?
Porters Perked Up!
Published Thursday 8th April 2010 in Regeneration news
A host of historic heirlooms are set to return to Porters - the recently restored Grade One Listed residence of the Worshipful the Mayor of Southend.
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.