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• 84% get first choice primary school on ‘national offer day’

  Published on Thursday, 17th April 2014 in Schools and Learning news

  Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has released data on primary school allocations following the first ‘national offer day’ yesterday.

• Clear that surplus paint from your shed this Spring

  

  Published on Thursday, 17th April 2014 in Recycling and Waste news

  Local residents planning a spring clean over the long Easter weekend are being urged to clear surplus paint from sheds, garages and cupboards as part of a national recycling scheme.

• Charities could click for a lucky cash perk

  

  Published on Wednesday, 16th April 2014 in Business news

  Now’s the time for charities of all sizes to register for the chance to win a special cash boost from recycling fans!

• Revised Easter recycling and waste collection dates

  

  Published on Wednesday, 16th April 2014 in Recycling and Waste news

  As Easter and May bank holidays approach, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is working hard to minimise disruption to kerbside recycling and waste collections.

• Fifty fitness fans egged on to exercise for 350 miles!

  

  Published on Wednesday, 16th April 2014 in Events and Leisure news

  Fifty intrepid Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre members went more than the distance for a tough Easter charity challenge.

• Southend beaches praised for excellent water quality

  

  Published on Wednesday, 16th April 2014 in Beaches news

  Six of Southend’s beaches have been named in the Marine Conservation Society’s (MCS) Good Beach Guide for 2014.

• Have your say on Milton conservation area

  

  Published on Friday, 11th April 2014 in Planning and Building news

  Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is urging people with an interest in local history to give their views on the draft Milton Conservation Area Appraisal.

• Trotters-on-Sea come back for more

  

  Published on Friday, 11th April 2014 in Events and Leisure news

  Transport yourself to Del Boy and Rodney’s living room which is being re-created on Southend Pier this Easter.

• Happy Green Easter

  

  Published on Thursday, 10th April 2014 in Recycling and Waste news

  While enjoying Easter treats, don’t forget to fill your pink recycling sack or blue food waste bin with extras too.

• Dr David Starkey

  Published on Wednesday, 9th April 2014 in News Centre news

  Dr DAVID STARKEY, the UK’s leading constitutional historian visits The Forum Southend-on-Sea for an evening of stimulating insight into ‘the glorious soap opera’ that was the Tudor age.

• Recent schools success gives cause for optimism

  

  Published on Tuesday, 8th April 2014 in Schools and Learning news

  Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is moving ever closer to its ambition of securing a good school place for every child and young person, according to the councillor in charge of education in Southend.

• New Southend social workers gain their wings

  

  Published on Tuesday, 8th April 2014 in Jobs and Volunteering news

  Newly-qualified Southend social workers have just celebrated completing their first year of on-the-job training under a special Government scheme.

• Fun fitness for pupils

  

  Published on Tuesday, 8th April 2014 in Events and Leisure news

  Now’s the time for children and young people in school years seven to 12 to join some fun fitness activities.

• What do you think of your local pharmacy?

  

  Published on Monday, 7th April 2014 in Health and Wellbeing news

  Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s public health team is reviewing the services provided by its local pharmacies (also known as community/High Street chemists) and is asking for local people's views.

• Easter Sunday music in the park!

  

  Published on Monday, 7th April 2014 in Events and Leisure news

  The Southend Band will start 2014’s series of Bandstand Concerts on Sunday 20th April.

• Southend’s World War One’s exhibition wins Heritage Lottery Fund Support

  

  Published on Friday, 4th April 2014 in Events and Leisure news

  Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s commemoration of the World War One has been boosted with £77,900 of Heritage Lottery Funding.

• Southend pier shortlisted for English Hall of Fame

  

  Published on Friday, 4th April 2014 in Southend Pier and Cliff Lift news

  Southend’s world famous pier has been shortlisted from almost 1,000 claims to fame in the national tourist board’s Hall of Fame campaign.

• Giving local pupils the best chance to succeed

  

  Published on Thursday, 3rd April 2014 in Schools and Learning news

  A seven point pledge to ensure that local primary school children have the best chances to attend the Borough’s grammar schools has been unveiled.

• Southend Youth Orchestra on top form

  

  Published on Wednesday, 2nd April 2014 in Events and Leisure news

  Young musicians have turned the freshly-formed Southend Youth Orchestra into a roaring success.

• Caught for benefit fraud

  

  Published on Tuesday, 1st April 2014 in Benefits news

  Two people who kept on collecting their housing benefit while hiding secret jobs or extra earnings, are now counting the costs of their dishonesty.

• The St Christopher School judged ‘special in every sense’ by Ofsted

  

  Published on Monday, 31st March 2014 in Schools and Learning news

  The St Christopher School Academy Trust in Leigh-on-Sea has been judged outstanding in every category by Ofsted, the national school inspectors.

• Prized Southend paintings loaned to Spanish art show

  

  Published on Wednesday, 26th March 2014 in Events and Leisure news

  Three of the Beecroft Art Gallery’s key paintings are now delighting visitors to the City of Culture Museum in Santiago de Compostela, Northern Spain.

• Preferred bidder announced for Essex biowaste contract

  

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

  A company has been selected as the preferred bidder to treat and recycle food and garden waste from kerbside collections in Essex and Southend.

• New homes spring up on revived Council sites

  

  Published on Monday, 24th March 2014 in Housing news

  Affordable homes for families, and accommodation to help vulnerable people live independently are set to revitalise two Southend-on-Sea Borough Council sites.

• MP helps young people at Careers Advice Fair

  

  Published on Monday, 24th March 2014 in Jobs and Volunteering news

  Southend young people can have the benefit of expert mentoring from Rochford and Southend East MP James Duddridge at a special Careers Advice Fair.

• Extra cash for local roads damaged by wet weather

  

  Published on Monday, 24th March 2014 in Roads and pavements news

  Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has been awarded over £250,000 from the Government to repair roads in the borough.

• Council to bid for £44m to improve A127

  

  Published on Thursday, 20th March 2014 in Parking, Travel and Roads news

  Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s cabinet has approved plans to submit a joint bid with Essex County Council that could bring in millions of pounds of investment for the A127 (Cabinet, 18th March).

• Council keeps up Investors in People silver standard

  

  Published on Thursday, 20th March 2014 in About the Council news

  Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has just beaten tough national targets to retain its silver Investors in People status for another three years.

• Learn more about City Deal business benefits

  

  Published on Thursday, 20th March 2014 in Business news

  Local businesses are being urged to register their details with the council to find out more about support that may be available to them following the signing of the Southend City Deal last week.

• Stretch yourselves in Eastwood Park!

  

  Published on Wednesday, 19th March 2014 in Events and Leisure news

  Visitors to Eastwood Park can soon boost their fitness with the help of a handy outdoor gym.