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Flagship inclusive East Beach playground opens ahead of half-term
A new flagship inclusive playground has opened today at East Beach in Shoeburyness (Friday 16 October), ready for families to enjoy ahead of the October half-term.
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£540,000 boost to help restore Southend's iconic Kursaal
Southend's historic Kursaal has secured a £540,000 funding boost to support vital restoration works and help bring the landmark building back into public use.
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Southend-on-Sea invited to unite in remembrance this November
The Worshipful the Mayor, Cllr Tony Cox, is inviting residents, veterans, serving personnel, and visitors to come together for our annual Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service on 8 November 2026.
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CCTV partnership with Castle Point strengthens safety and joint working
Southend-on-Sea City Council's Cabinet has approved plans to strengthen community safety across Southend and Castle Point through a new joint CCTV monitoring service agreement.
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Council investigations help secure grammar school places for local area children
Investigations by the Council's Counter Fraud and Investigation Team have resulted in six grammar school offers being withdrawn after applicants were found not to be resident in the local area.
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New tool launched to help tackle illegal tobacco and vape sales in Southend
Residents are being encouraged to help keep Southend's communities safe by reporting suspected underage sales of tobacco and vapes, as well as the sale of illegal and counterfeit products.
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Final figures show more than 28,000 books borrowed during Southend's Summer Reading Challenge
With the final numbers now analysed, we're pleased to share the impact of this summer's "Read to the Beat" Summer Reading Challenge in Southend Libraries.
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Southend set to approve new 'Food and Feed' Safety Plan for 2026-27
Southend is set to approve its 'Food and Feed' Safety Plan for 2026-27.
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From vapes to jabs: A wake-up call For Britain's bins
Items containing lithium-ion batteries have been named the most dangerous items Brits routinely throw away, as new research reveals the everyday products disrupting the UK’s recycling system.
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Southend Pier Railway: Update on electric trains
Southend-on-Sea City Council is continuing work to understand the circumstances of the October 2024 Pier Railway buffer stop incident.
