Statement from the Leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council: Mayoral elections delayed until 2028
Daniel Cowan, Leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council said: "We have been hard at work planning for a Mayoral Election in 2026 and we were ready to deliver these on behalf of Greater Essex.
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£90m partnership to tackle flooding and wastewater using smart technology and dry gardens
Southend-on-Sea City Council is working with Anglian Water on a £90 million programme to tackle flooding, improve wastewater systems, and create greener public spaces across the city.
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New campaign calls on Southenders to take pride in their city
Southend-on-Sea City Council is calling on residents to take pride in their city - quirks and all - and help make it an even better place to live, work and visit.
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Youth-led event empowers young people to stand against violence towards women and girls
Young people from across the city came together on Tuesday 18 November for a youth-led session focused on tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).
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Double prosecutions for criminal landlords after council identifies serious hazards
Southend-on-Sea City Council has successfully prosecuted two landlords in the Magistrates' Court for failing to address serious hazards in their properties.
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One month on: new recycling and waste service hits major milestone
One month on and residents in Southend are wheelie getting to grips with the new enhanced Recycling and Waste Service - and the results are already impressive.
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£1 million play area upgrades underway to boost Civic Pride across Southend
£1 million investment is now being used to upgrade children’s play areas across four Southend parks, with work already underway and all sites set to be transformed by Spring.
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Council's Trading Standards team secures conviction of illegal tobacco and vape seller
Southend-on-Sea City Council's Trading Standards team have secured the conviction of a shop owner for selling and storing illegal tobacco and vapes.
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Essex residents given their say on keeping their council services delivered locally
Speaking shortly after the announcement from the Government that they will consult with residents and stakeholders across Essex on the four different proposals to re-organise local government.
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ForwardMotion inspires the next generation of Southend cyclists
ForwardMotion is helping more young people in Southend get confident on two wheels, after supporting Eastwood Primary School’s cycling celebrations last month.
