http://www.southend.gov.uk/news Southend-on-Sea Borough Council Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 22 May 2013 17:34:40 +0000 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:34:40 +0000 http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1149/check_out_outdoor_chess_and_park_ping_pong Pop down to Priory Park, Southend, where even more outdoor fun and games will soon be on offer thanks to Southend Youth Council. http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1149/check_out_outdoor_chess_and_park_ping_pong Tue, 21 May 2013 11:31:00 +0100 http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1148/check_out_outdoor_chess_and_park_ping_pong Pop down to Priory Park, Southend, where even more outdoor fun and games will soon be on offer thanks to Southend Youth Council. http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1148/check_out_outdoor_chess_and_park_ping_pong Tue, 21 May 2013 11:23:00 +0100 http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1147/fraudsters_found_out Two benefit fraudsters are now counting the cost of their dishonesty, with convictions, court penalties and thousands to pay back. http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1147/fraudsters_found_out Mon, 20 May 2013 15:31:00 +0100 http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1146/best_feet_forward_for_walk_to_school_week Hundreds of Southend youngsters are switching their school run for Shanks’s pony next week! http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1146/best_feet_forward_for_walk_to_school_week Fri, 17 May 2013 15:30:00 +0100 http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1145/11_essex_mps_back_southends_culture_bid Southend-on-Sea’s bid to host the UK City of Culture in 2017 has been endorsed by 11 cross-party Essex MPs. http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1145/11_essex_mps_back_southends_culture_bid Fri, 17 May 2013 15:27:00 +0100 http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1144/why_not_train_to_be_a_lifeguard Are you over 16, physically fit and a strong swimmer? Then take the plunge and become a fully qualified lifeguard at Shoebury Leisure Centre. http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1144/why_not_train_to_be_a_lifeguard Thu, 16 May 2013 16:24:00 +0100 http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1143/sneak_a_peek_at_classic_tall_ship_atlantis_this_friday Catch a quick preview look at the majestic Atlantis this Friday, before it comes to spend bank holiday weekend in Southend. http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1143/sneak_a_peek_at_classic_tall_ship_atlantis_this_friday Thu, 16 May 2013 11:20:00 +0100 http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1141/dial_us_for_fostering If you ever wondered about becoming a foster carer, just pick up the phone and talk to one of the Council’s fostering team. http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1141/dial_us_for_fostering Wed, 15 May 2013 10:34:00 +0100 http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1140/have_a_word_about_the_website Residents are invited to have their say about Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s website, as part of the project to upgrade it. http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1140/have_a_word_about_the_website Tue, 14 May 2013 14:44:00 +0100 http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1138/singing-on-sea Southend Boys’ and Girls’ Choir are getting all aboard Southend Pier - for a concert at 3pm on Sunday 2nd June! http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1138/singing-on-sea Tue, 14 May 2013 14:29:00 +0100 http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1137/birthday_mayor_councillor_brian_kelly Councillor Brian Kelly was inaugurated as the 93rd Mayor of Southend yesterday - his 79th birthday. http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1137/birthday_mayor_councillor_brian_kelly Fri, 10 May 2013 11:16:00 +0100 http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1136/lloyds_banking_group_closes_essex_house_with_more_than_850_jobs_losses Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has reacted angrily to the announcement made at noon today (Thursday 9th May) that it is to close Essex House, home to the bank’s telephone banking and fraud operations http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1136/lloyds_banking_group_closes_essex_house_with_more_than_850_jobs_losses Thu, 09 May 2013 14:53:00 +0100 http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1134/come_and_find_out_about_fostering A fabulous fun day on Sunday 12th May will launch Foster Care Fortnight in Southend. http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1134/come_and_find_out_about_fostering Thu, 09 May 2013 13:58:00 +0100 http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1133/fraudster_foiled A man has been caught claiming housing benefit on his old address after secretly moving to a new home. http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1133/fraudster_foiled Thu, 09 May 2013 08:49:00 +0100 http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1132/choral_experts_entertain Accomplished local chamber choir Gaudeamus is giving a free concert at Southend Civic Centre on Wednesday 15th May. http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1132/choral_experts_entertain Tue, 07 May 2013 12:35:00 +0100 http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1131/southends_94th_mayor_inaugurated A new Mayor of Southend will be elected at the town's traditional Mayor-Making ceremony on Thursday 9th May. http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1131/southends_94th_mayor_inaugurated Tue, 07 May 2013 12:25:00 +0100 http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1130/wheely_good_fun Adults with learning disabilities are being invited to test ride a range of adapted bikes in Priory Park on Wednesday 8th May. http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1130/wheely_good_fun Tue, 07 May 2013 12:20:00 +0100 http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1129/boost_your_wildflower_power See your botanical knowledge blossom in Belfairs Park! http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1129/boost_your_wildflower_power Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:13:00 +0100 http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1128/southend_2017_city_of_culture__the_bid_goes_in Southend’s bid to become City of Culture 2017 took a major step forward today (Tuesday April 30th) with the formal submission of its bid document into the Department of Culture, Media and Sport. http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1128/southend_2017_city_of_culture__the_bid_goes_in Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:09:00 +0100 http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1127/tree_planting_celebrates_the_forum_southend-on-sea The new public square outside The Forum Southend-on-Sea is starting to spring into life following today’s special tree-planting event. http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1127/tree_planting_celebrates_the_forum_southend-on-sea Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:07:00 +0100