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• City Deal to transform Southend-on-Sea into major business centre

  

  Published on Monday, 10th March 2014 in Business news

  Exciting plans have been unveiled today to redevelop deprived parts of Southend and create a business hub for entrepreneurship and innovation.

• Railway painting put Southend on tourist map

  

  Published on Monday, 10th March 2014 in Events and Leisure news

  Thrilled staff from Southend’s Beecroft Art Gallery have just been presented with a sought-after original artwork painted to bring tourists flocking.

• Southend Benefits from increased investment

  

  Published on Friday, 7th March 2014 in Benefits news

  Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has been successful in the second round of Coastal Communities Funding, gaining £1.25m to significantly enhance and diversify tourism in the area.

• Council is ‘switching off’ for Earth Hour

  

  Published on Thursday, 6th March 2014 in Communities, Neighbourhoods and the Environment news

  In support of World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour 2014, Southend on Sea Borough Council is switching off all non-essential lighting in the Civic Centre between 8.30 and 9.30pm on Saturday, March 29.

• New approach tackles truants and helps families

  

  Published on Thursday, 6th March 2014 in Schools and Learning news

  A dynamic new Southend initiative is keeping truanting children in school and stopping their parents being fined.

• Council's new look website unveiled

  

  Published on Thursday, 6th March 2014 in About the Council news

  A quicker click to everything you need on Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s revamped website - www.southend.gov.uk

• Ofsted report is "good" for Eastwood Primary School and Nursery

  

  Published on Tuesday, 4th March 2014 in Schools and Learning news

  Yet another Southend school has been rated ‘good’ by Ofsted inspectors.

• Southend Market Grows!

  

  Published on Tuesday, 4th March 2014 in Business news

  Business is so brisk and flourishing at Southend’s Thursday High Street market that traders are queuing to join the throng.

• Teenage pregnancy rates continue to fall in Southend

  

  Published on Tuesday, 4th March 2014 in Births, Marriages and Deaths news

  Latest Office for National Statistics data reveals a five year trend of reducing teenage pregnancies in the borough.

• Council sets 2014/15 budget

  

  Published on Friday, 28th February 2014 in About the Council news

  At its meeting on Thursday 27th February, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council set its budget for 2014/15.

• Lunchtime music for all to enjoy

  

  Published on Friday, 28th February 2014 in Events and Leisure news

  Southend-on-Sea Borough Council's series of lunchtime recitals continues to attract appreciative audiences enjoying performances given by extremely talented musicians.

• Domestic Homicide Review

  

  Published on Friday, 28th February 2014 in Communities, Neighbourhoods and the Environment news

  Southend Community Safety Partnership (SCSP) has today (Friday 28th February 2014) published its first Domestic Homicide.

• Westborough School rated "good" by Ofsted inspectors

  

  Published on Wednesday, 26th February 2014 in Schools and Learning news

  The Westborough School in Westcliff has been given one of the top two ratings by Ofsted.

• The clutter-free challenge

  

  Published on Tuesday, 25th February 2014 in Recycling and Waste news

  We’ve all got things hidden in the nooks and crannies of our homes, hiding at the back of a drawer or gathering dust on a shelf - perhaps an old mobile phone or toy - they could all have a use again.

• Classic Cars-on-Sea

  

  Published on Monday, 24th February 2014 in Parking, Travel and Roads news

  Brilliant beetles and magnificent minis are among the head-turning classic motors on their way to Southend seafront on Sunday 30th March.

• Conference to showcase green issues for schools and community

  

  Published on Wednesday, 19th February 2014 in Business news

  Highlighting the UK’s Climate Week 2014, March 3 – 9, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is hosting its first Low Carbon Schools and Community Energy Conference on March 5.

• Join together to serve up a Big Lunch!

  

  Published on Wednesday, 19th February 2014 in Communities, Neighbourhoods and the Environment news

  “Gather your neighbours and celebrate your community with a Big Lunch on Sunday 1st June".

• All aboard the SHIP!

  

  Published on Tuesday, 18th February 2014 in Health and Wellbeing news

  A new children and families directory has been added to the widely used SHIP (Southend Help and Information Point) website to help residents quickly identify the care and community services they need.

• Walking back to happ'y'ness

  

  Published on Monday, 17th February 2014 in Events and Leisure news

  Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is re-launching its popular ‘Lunchtime Walks’ programme, as well as offering walkers the chance to take part in competitions and prize draws.

• Silver Awards for intrepid young people

  

  Published on Friday, 14th February 2014 in Events and Leisure news

  Dynamic Southend young people tackled more than 12 months of challenges and adventures to earn their Silver Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

• Careers Fair opens doors to the future

  

  Published on Friday, 14th February 2014 in Jobs and Volunteering news

  Calling all Southend young people keen to begin a career or take up further education!

• Jail for man who failed to pay his council tax arrears

  

  Published on Friday, 14th February 2014 in Council Tax news

  A self employed Westcliff man who refused to pay his council tax since 2009 has been jailed for 90 days.

• Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre's success!

  

  Published on Friday, 14th February 2014 in Events and Leisure news

  Parents with young children have championed Southend Leisure & Tennis Centre.

• Firebreak training hots up hopes and skills

  

  Published on Tuesday, 11th February 2014 in Business news

  An innovative course this week at Hawkwell Fire Station is the next milestone in the journey to help people transform their lives.

• Housing fraud found out

  

  Published on Monday, 10th February 2014 in Housing news

  A woman who lied about her income to get housed, was ordered to hand back the keys of her South Essex Homes property.

• Caught for false claims

  

  Published on Monday, 10th February 2014 in Benefits news

  A paired-off woman claimed she was single to obtain benefits worth £69,619.13 while keeping quiet about her partner’s income, a court heard.

• Spring into action and turn over an old leaf

  

  Published on Monday, 10th February 2014 in Recycling and Waste news

  In the countdown to the growing season, green-fingered Southend residents have several handy ways to help clear the decks and rustle up valuable compost.

• Major boost for food waste recycling!

  

  Published on Monday, 10th February 2014 in Recycling and Waste news

  New figures show that Southend residents are now recycling an incredible 64 per cent more of their food waste.

• Meet our new Southend Youth Mayor and Deputy

  

  Published on Thursday, 6th February 2014 in About the Council news

  Two dynamic young people have just been elected as the new Southend Youth Mayor and Deputy.

• We're ever so green in Southend

  

  Published on Tuesday, 4th February 2014 in Recycling and Waste news

  Southend has been rated the equal second greenest place to live in the UK, ahead of major towns like Hull, Gloucester and Exeter.