Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Southend-on-Sea City Council joins the nation in mourning the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, our longest reigning monarch.
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Barbecue ban set to cover City’s beaches to help keep people safe
Barbecues on beaches are set to be banned in Southend-on-Sea following a public consultation which saw over 50% of respondents in favour of a complete ban on seafront and foreshore areas.
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Priory Park voted local favourite in UK’s Favourite Parks 2022 awards
Priory Park has been voted as an East of England Local Favourite in the Fields in Trust UK’s Favourite Parks 2022 awards.
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National investment zones announced
Southend-on-Sea City Council has been named as one of 38 local authorities that the Government is in early discussions with regarding investment zones.
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Leader’s blog - 23 September 2022
This week the leader reflects on the death of The Queen and discusses the future of the City Centre and rising cost of living.
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The ‘Sir David Amess’ Pier train goes back into service
The Sir David Amess pier train has reopened to the public.
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Traffic calming consultations for Leigh and Thorpe Bay are open
Consultations on introducing traffic calming measures in Leigh and Thorpe Bay as part of a pilot programme are now live on Your Say Southend.
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Mayor praises community for uniting following death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Mayor of Southend-on-Sea has paid tribute to the local community in a statement issued today.
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Loan funding still available for developing Southend’s empty commercial properties
Following the launch of the ‘No Use Empty’ (NUE) scheme, a number of commercial property developments across South Essex are already being supported with 0% interest loans, with some still available.
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£250 school prize draw for completing transport for the future survey
Young people could earn their school a cash prize by sharing their views about transport in Southend this autumn.
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Plans for City to gather for Moment of Reflection on eve of Her Late Majesty’s funeral
The Worshipful The Mayor will lead the City of Southend-on-Sea in a national moment of silent reflection on Sunday 18 September, on the eve of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.
