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Southend Pier ranked Best Seaside Pier in Britain
Southend Pier has been ranked the best seaside pier in Britain, topping a national list that compared and evaluated over 60 of the finest piers across the nation.
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Southend expands school air quality project to final five schools
Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce the final phase of its successful 'Clean Air for Schools' project, with five more schools joining the initiative this spring.
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Southend welcomes first croquet club at Priory Park
Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce the opening of the city’s first croquet club at Prittlewell Bowls and Croquet Club in Priory Park.
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99% secure top three choice of primary school
Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce that 99% of pre-school children in Southend will start their primary school education at one of their top three preferred choices.
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Easter fun for the whole family in Southend, including the return of Southend Shakedown
Southend is set for a busy and exciting Easter weekend, with a packed programme of family activities, events on the pier, and the return of Southend Shakedown on Bank Holiday Monday.
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£2.49m support fund to help Southend’s most vulnerable, with dedicated pensioner support
The Council has launched a new round of the Household Support Fund (HSF) from April 2025 to 31 March 2026, providing urgent support to vulnerable households struggling with the cost of essentials.
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Southend's new digital network to support smart water meters and smarter local services
A new digital network launched by Southend-on-Sea City Council is set to transform how local services are delivered, starting with the rollout of smart water meters.
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Join the fright! Performers wanted for Southend Halloween Parade 2025
Southend’s much-loved Halloween Parade is set to return for its fifth year.
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Cabinet approves additional investment and better support for residents
Cabinet has approved a new package of investment focused on delivering safer streets, cleaner neighbourhoods, improved green spaces and better support for residents across the city.
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Council's Trading Standards team seizes illegal cigarettes and vapes
Thousands of illegal cigarettes, 10 kilos of hand-rolling tobacco and over 1,000 illegal disposable vapes have been seized during raids on three convenience stores in Southend.
