Our Southend
A monthly newsletter with exclusive content, top stories, events and information about how residents can get involved across the Southend-on-Sea community to help build a city to be proud of.

24hrs in Southend
This will be a 24hr focus to showcase the incredible work that frontline workers do every single day - and every hour throughout the year - to keep our city safe, supported and thriving.

Southend City Day
Southend-on-Sea is gearing up for an unforgettable celebration as Southend City Day returns on Saturday 7 March 2026, following the success of last year’s inaugural event.

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Latest news
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.
Events
Southend City Day
Various
Southend-on-Sea is gearing up for an unforgettable celebration as Southend City Day returns following the success of last year’s inaugural event.
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