Poppies on the Pier extended until Sunday 23 November after incredible public response
Following an overwhelming response from visitors across the UK and beyond, Poppies on the Pier will remain open for an extra week.
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£1 million play area upgrades underway to boost Civic Pride across Southend
£1 million investment is now being used to upgrade children’s play areas across four Southend parks, with work already underway and all sites set to be transformed by Spring.
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Council's Trading Standards team secures conviction of illegal tobacco and vape seller
Southend-on-Sea City Council's Trading Standards team have secured the conviction of a shop owner for selling and storing illegal tobacco and vapes.
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Essex residents given their say on keeping their council services delivered locally
Speaking shortly after the announcement from the Government that they will consult with residents and stakeholders across Essex on the four different proposals to re-organise local government.
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ForwardMotion inspires the next generation of Southend cyclists
ForwardMotion is helping more young people in Southend get confident on two wheels, after supporting Eastwood Primary School’s cycling celebrations last month.
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Southend-on-Sea leads the charge with 3,000 new EV charging spaces
Residents, businesses, and visitors will soon have easier access to electric vehicle (EV) charging, as the Council partners with Zest to install over 3,000 public chargers chargers across the City.
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Free festive parking returns to Southend to support local shopping and small businesses
Southend-on-Sea City Council is bringing back free Sunday parking throughout December to encourage residents and visitors to shop locally and support small businesses during the festive season.
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Better Queensway highways works begin: safer, more accessible streets for Southend
Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce that Better Queensway highway works will begin on Monday 8 December 2025, delivered in partnership with Taylor Woodrow.
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Behind the scenes of Southend's new waste collection service
Southend's new citywide waste collection service is now in full swing, and it’s already making a big difference.
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Leaders blog - Let's Shape a Better Future for Essex - Together
Latest blog from the Leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council.
