24hrs in Southend - City Council shines a light on the frontline 'hidden heroes' for Our Day campaign
Southend-on-Sea City Council is launching ‘Our Day’ on Monday 19 January.
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Warrior Square's breast screening unit moves to the Civic Centre to boost access and attendance
Nearly four in ten eligible women in Thurrock and Southend do not attend their vital breast screening appointments.
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Council launches 'one stop shop' for support to bring back hundreds of empty homes back into use
Southend-on-Sea City Council has launched a refreshed support programme in one place to help bring more empty homes back into use.
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Major upgrade to Balmoral estate council homes will cut energy bills
The Council is set to upgrade council homes on the Balmoral estate by installing new ground source heat pump systems.
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City Day 2026: Young artists invited to enter Secondary Schools Portrait Competition with £300 in prizes per winner
A vibrant new live portrait competition is giving Southend’s young artists the chance to shine as part of this year's City Day celebrations.
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Uber surrenders licence to operate in Southend
Southend-on-Sea City Council has issued the following statement after Uber informed the council it has chosen to surrender its Private Hire Operator Licence to operate in the city.
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Calling all young people: Cast your vote in Southend's Make Your Mark 2026 youth ballot
Make Your Mark empowers 11 to 18 year-olds to vote on the issues that matter most to them, making it the UK's biggest youth ballot.
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Youth councillors team up with Cabinet members to shape the future of Southend
Southend's newly elected Youth Council meet Cabinet members and launch a new phase of collaboration.
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Young bookworms wanted! Southend Libraries launches citywide children's reading challenge
Southend Libraries are calling on all young bookworms to take part in the Winter Mini Challenge 2026 a fun and free online initiative that encourages children to keep reading over the winter holiday.
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Council agrees long-term partnership for safer and better maintained streets and public spaces all year round
The Council is extending its successful partnership with Marlborough Highways with a new seven-year Term Maintenance Contract, starting April 2026, with the option to extend for another seven years.
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Leader's blog: Shining a light on Southend’s hidden heroes
By Cllr Daniel Cowan, Leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council.
