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Poppies on the Pier extended until Sunday 23 November after incredible public response
Following an overwhelming response from visitors across the UK and beyond, Poppies on the Pier will remain open for an extra week.
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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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Poppies on the Pier
Southend Pier, Western Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 1EE
This November, Southend Pier will be transformed into a moving sea of red as thousands of knitted and crocheted poppies are installed along its full 1.33-mile length
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