Latest news

• Skatepark set for summer 2019 opening

  Published on Friday, 22nd March 2019 in Communities, Neighbourhoods and the Environment news

  A brand new skatepark will open in summer 2019 after the proposed design was approved by the council’s planning team.

• Planned highways works for April

  

  Published on Friday, 22nd March 2019 in Parking, Travel and Roads news

  Up to 15 roads across the borough are planned for repairs and resurfacing in April as the council continues with its planned highways works programme.

• Social care in the spotlight

  

  Published on Thursday, 21st March 2019 in Social Care news

  The importance of human relationships was the focus of World Social Work Day at Southend-on-Sea Borough Council.

• Last chance to have your say on the first stage of the new Local Plan

  

  Published on Thursday, 21st March 2019 in Events news

  Residents, businesses and community groups have just under two weeks to have their say on the borough’s future plans.

• Book your garden waste collection online

  

  Published on Friday, 15th March 2019 in Recycling and Waste news

  Arranging for a weekly garden waste collection is now easier than ever through a new online garden waste portal.

• Extra cash for new projects including road repairs

  

  Published on Wednesday, 13th March 2019 in Parking, Travel and Roads news

  Cabinet members have agreed to spend an additional £730,000 for one-off schemes and projects across Southend-on-Sea.

• Recycling scheme supports Alzheimer’s Society

  

  Published on Wednesday, 13th March 2019 in Communities, Neighbourhoods and the Environment news

  A unique recycling scheme that recycles metal from orthopaedic implants following cremations has helped the council donate £7,000 for Alzheimer’s Society.

• Southend schools celebrate high performance

  

  Published on Tuesday, 12th March 2019 in Schools and Learning news

  Southend-on-Sea’s schoolchildren have achieved above the national average in all key stage performance results.

• Funding available for creative, cultural and digital enterprises

  

  Published on Tuesday, 12th March 2019 in Business news

  A new stream of business support and funding has been made available for small and medium-sized enterprises in the creative, cultural and digital sectors.

• Nearly 80% get first choice for secondary schools

  

  Published on Wednesday, 6th March 2019 in Schools and Learning news

  Nearly 80% of Southend-on-Sea children will start secondary school in September 2019 at their first choice school.

• Sensory garden begins taking shape

  

  Published on Wednesday, 6th March 2019 in Communities, Neighbourhoods and the Environment news

  A community garden designed to improve the wellbeing of residents living with Dementia is being installed next to Southend Central Museum by the council’s parks team.

• Korean Dreams shows North Korean life

  

  Published on Tuesday, 5th March 2019 in Events and Leisure news

  A photography exhibition showing the unsettling lifestyle in North Korea will be on show at the Beecroft Art Gallery from this weekend for the next eight weeks.

• Dementia community support team shortlisted for national award

  

  Published on Friday, 1st March 2019 in Events news

  In two weeks a local Dementia Community Support Team will learn if it has won ‘Team of the Year’ in the coveted LGC awards, which recognise the best of local government innovation and service delivery

• Ambitious budget approved for 2019/20

  

  Published on Friday, 22nd February 2019 in About the Council news

  Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has agreed its budget for 2019/20 that will help the borough to deliver its shared ambition for the future.

• Local mentoring project up for national award

  

  Published on Monday, 18th February 2019 in Schools and Learning news

  A council-run mentoring project that supports local year 8 pupils with the help and guidance of local businesses has been nominated for a national award.

• Have your say on future development of Southend

  

  Published on Friday, 15th February 2019 in Planning and Building news

  Residents, businesses and community groups are invited to shape the development of the borough over the next 20 years.

• Work underway on greening gateway to Southend

  

  Published on Friday, 15th February 2019 in Parking, Travel and Roads news

  New planters, lighting columns and benches are being installed at the town-centre end of London Road as part of a project to improve access and create a more attractive gateway to the town.

• Grant scheme helps promote sustainable travel

  

  Published on Friday, 15th February 2019 in Parking, Travel and Roads news

  A new grant scheme has been launched to help out those running projects that promote sustainable travel.

• Southend Makes Music for all

  

  Published on Wednesday, 13th February 2019 in Schools and Learning news

  Southend musicians and school children will be given the opportunity to perform at the Palace Theatre as part of a local music show.

• Recharge points for electric taxis to be installed

  

  Published on Tuesday, 12th February 2019 in Environment news

  Recharge points for electric taxis will be put in place in Southend-on-Sea following a government funding grant.

• Celebrate Southend’s subcultures at a series of exclusive events

  

  Published on Monday, 11th February 2019 in Events and Leisure news

  The Beecroft Art Gallery is holding a series of events to celebrate the diversity of subcultures in Southend, from teddy boys to mods, skinheads, punks, goths and everything in between and beyond.

• £4.5m awarded to south Essex for gigabit connectivity

  

  Published on Monday, 11th February 2019 in Communities, Neighbourhoods and the Environment news

  Schools, GP surgeries, care homes and village halls across South Essex are set to enjoy from some of the fastest broadband connections in the UK thanks to a £4.5m boost secured by South Essex councils. Homes and local businesses are also expected to benefit from the programme.

• Chapter one: Applying to become a Summer Reading Challenge volunteer

  

  Published on Wednesday, 6th February 2019 in Libraries news

  Libraries in Southend are once again looking for volunteers to help keep children reading throughout the summer holidays for the Summer Reading Challenge.

• Funding boost for event organisers

  

  Published on Wednesday, 6th February 2019 in Events and Leisure news

  The council is once again offering event organisers and organisations the opportunity to bid for funding to set up events and activities across the borough.

• Council increases short-stay parking in Southend

  

  Published on Tuesday, 5th February 2019 in Parking, Travel and Roads news

  Two mini short-stay carparks are set to be trialled on Southend High Street, with short-term parking spaces available at another major central car park also proposed to increase.

• Preferred bidder announced for Better Queensway scheme

  

  Published on Tuesday, 5th February 2019 in Housing news

  Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s cabinet are set to approve the selection of Swan Housing Association as its preferred bidder for the major transformation of the Queensway area in central Southend.

• Rough sleeper stats drop but there is still more to do

  

  Published on Thursday, 31st January 2019 in About the Council news

  The official number of rough sleepers in Southend-on-Sea has dropped as the effects of new schemes and great partnership working are felt.

• Coach trip exhibition to boost tourism

  

  Published on Thursday, 31st January 2019 in Events and Leisure news

  Members of the Visit Southend team based at the pier attended a major coach operator exhibition in London to promote Southend-on-Sea as a coach and group location for tourists.

• Southend homes in line for winter warmth

  

  Published on Tuesday, 29th January 2019 in Housing news

  Low-income Southend households without central heating could be given help to keep warm this winter.

• Residents have their say on new coastal management scheme for Shoeburyness

  

  Published on Friday, 25th January 2019 in Communities, Neighbourhoods and the Environment news

  Almost 150 people have so far had their say on plans to protect Shoeburyness from tidal flooding and coastal erosion.