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Devolution another step closer as councils accepted onto priority programme
The Government has today (5 February) written to Southend-on-Sea City Council, Essex County Council, and Thurrock Council accepting their request to be part of the Devolution Priority Programme.
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Window Wanderland returns to light up Southend ahead of City Day celebrations
With Southend’s inaugural City Day less than a month away, the council is delighted to bring back the Window Wanderland festival, helping build excitement for Southend City Day on 1 March.
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Council encourages residents to take control of their health with free HIV tests
Southend-on-Sea City Council is encouraging residents to take advantage of free and confidential HIV testing as part of National HIV Testing Week (10 to 16 February).
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City Vision survey generates over 2,000 responses as prize draw winners announced ahead of City Day
Over 2,000 responses were received as part of the consultation for the Southend City Vision, which took place at the end of last year.
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Public artwork trail nominated for national award
'Made from this Land', a public artwork trail by local artist Emma Edmondson, has been nominated for the 2025 PSSA Marsh Award for Excellence in Public Sculpture.
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Electoral registration phishing email scam
Phishing emails asking residents to supply additional information in relation to registering to vote have been reported by other local authorities.
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Council commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day 2025 with service and tree planting ceremony
Southend came together this weekend to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2025, reflecting on the theme “For a Better Future” and commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
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Council promotes cervical health during cervical cancer awareness month
Southend-on-Sea City Council's Public Health Team is urging young people aged 12 to 25 to get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to protect against cervical cancer.
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Southend celebrates Alan Sorrell: new exhibition at Beecroft Art Gallery
The Council is pleased to announce Alan Sorrell: Nubia, a free exhibition at the Beecroft Art Gallery, celebrating the work of renowned artist Alan Sorrell (1904 to 1974).
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Public invited to shape new strategy improving air quality across Essex, Southend and Thurrock
Essex councils are working together to tackle the largest environmental risk to public health.
