Metrow Foods site - Council action and timeline
Southend-on-Sea City Council is continuing to monitor and respond to the situation at the Metrow Foods site following a fire at the private commercial premises on 15 August 2025.
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Southend-on-Sea City Council prosecutes man for blue badge fraud
The Council has successfully prosecuted a man for blue badge fraud, reinforcing its commitment to tackling misuse of the system and safeguarding support for those who genuinely need it.
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Leigh-on-Sea Business Expo celebrates success and community connections
The Leigh-on-Sea Business Expo 2025 has been praised as another fantastic showcase of Southend’s thriving business community, with dozens of exhibitors and visitors attending the event.
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Day one update: New recycling and waste service on course for 53,000 collections
Tens of thousands of households in Southend have started to use the new recycling and waste service from the first day.
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Pride of Southend: City Day proposed for 7 March 2026 as the community stands up in droves
Southend-on-Sea City Council has reaffirmed its commitment to building a stronger sense of civic pride through the continued success of its Civic Pride Action Plan.
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Five fang-tastic things to do in Southend this Halloween
Southend-on-Sea is set to come alive this Halloween, with a range of events taking place across the city.
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Southend-on-Sea City Council to contact residents for Residents' Perception Survey 2025
Southend-on-Sea City Council has commissioned Enventure Research, an independent research company, to carry out the Residents' Perception Survey 2025.
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Donate a gift this Christmas with the Council's Toy Drive
The Council is excited to announce the launch of its annual Toy Drive for 2025.
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Southend-on-Sea City Council leads the way with four wins at 2025 Essex Housing Awards
The Council has been recognised with four major honours at this year’s county-wide Essex Housing Awards.
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Southend-on-Sea City Council approves Premier Inn expansion – a boost for seafront and local economy
Southend-on-Sea City Council has approved plans for a major extension to the Premier Inn hotel on Eastern Esplanade, bringing more jobs, investment and visitor accommodation to the city.
