“Proud of Our Southend”: New, heartwarming film series puts city’s people centre stage in bold celebration of civic pride
A powerful new storytelling project is casting Southend in a fresh light, placing its people and the places they love at the heart of the city’s story.
-
Southend residents asked to delay disposing of fridges and freezers where possible
The Council is asking residents to delay disposing of unwanted fridges and freezers, where practical and safe to do so, because of a national shortage of facilities that process these items.
-
Council extends funding to keep Highlands Estate and West Leigh connected to the city centre
The Council has confirmed continued funding for Stephensons of Essex's 17 and 17A bus services, helping keep the Highlands Estate and West Leigh connected to Leigh and Southend city centre.
-
Council reminds residents and visitors to stay safe on Southend's coastline this summer
Southend-on-Sea City Council is encouraging residents and visitors to make safety a priority when enjoying the city's seven miles of coastline this summer.
-
Southend draft Local Plan proposes lower housing target and greater local control over development
Southend-on-Sea City Council has hosted the first of a series of cross-party councillor working groups ahead of the next stage of the Local Plan process.
-
Look out for your household canvass
Southend-on-Sea residents are being asked to keep an eye out for their annual household canvass communication and to respond promptly if asked to do so.
-
Driver jailed following collision that seriously injured council workers
A man who filmed himself driving at speeds of more than 100mph before crashing into three council workers on ride-on lawnmowers has been jailed.
-
Southend's summer starts here: Free family fun, seaside days out and easy travel advice
Southend-on-Sea is gearing up to welcome residents and visitors for another vibrant summer season.
-
Battle against the Bulge: new takeaway outlets to be banned from within 400m of school gates
Southend-on-Sea City Council is backing stronger planning controls to help tackle childhood obesity, following Cabinet's approval of the Director of Public Health's Annual Report on 13 July 2026.
-
Former Southend social worker convicted of £7,920 fraud and money laundering
A former social worker has been convicted of fraud and money laundering after falsely claiming relocation expenses from Southend-on-Sea City Council.
-
Southend’s commitment to quality green spaces rewarded with 9 Green Flag Awards
Southend-on-Sea City Council is celebrating today after receiving nine prestigious Green Flag Awards for its cherished parks and green spaces.
