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Southend's civic fountain granted Grade II listing
Southend's civic fountain on Victoria Avenue has been listed at Grade II by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, on the advice of Historic England.
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All our beaches named amongst the best at international Blue Flag and Seaside awards
Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has today announced the winners of the Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for summer 2024, and our beaches have yet again been named as some of the best in the UK.
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Council wins bid for £600,000 to improve traffic lights across city
Southend-on-Sea City Council has received over £600,000 from the Government to upgrade traffic light systems and improve traffic flow across the city.
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We’re proud to support Foster Care Fortnight 2024!
Southend Council’s fostering team and foster carers are appealing to anyone who has ever considered fostering, and lives in and around our city, to join their supportive fostering community.
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Council welcomes new foster carers and appeals for more local people to find out about fostering
A coffee and cake morning has been held to welcome new foster carers who work with Southend-on-Sea City Council and thank them for the invaluable support they provide to the children of Southend.
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Councillor Ron Woodley elected as Southend’s 103rd Mayor
Councillor Ron Woodley was elected as the City of Southend’s 103rd Mayor at today’s Full Council meeting and takes over from councillor Stephen Habermel who has served as Mayor for the past year.
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Internationally acclaimed classical guitarist returns to Southend
Internationally acclaimed classical guitarist and composer, Gary Ryan, returns to Southend on Friday 17 May.
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Southend Pier's Big Bank Holiday Weekend promises live music, cocktails, and fun!
Southend Pier is thrilled to announce a spectacular line-up of music and refreshments for the upcoming Big Bank Holiday Weekend extravaganza (4 to 6 May 2024).
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Now serving iconic pie and mash at our Pier
London’s oldest surviving pie and mash shop, based in Tower Bridge Road, has extended its reach to one of the most iconic seaside locations in the UK – Southend Pier.
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Council issues 41 fixed penalty notices for breaches of car cruise PSPO
Southend-on-Sea City Council has successfully enforced its Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) following recent car meets in the city where anti-social behaviour took place.