“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.
-
First 100 Days: New homes, regeneration and investment moving forward across Southend
Nearly 100 days on from the May 2026 elections, Southend-on-Sea City Council's Joint Administration is delivering progress on its priorities for residents, businesses and communities.
-
Southend Council cracks down on the sale of illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes
Illegal cigarettes, tobacco products and non-compliant vapes have been seized by Southend-on-Sea City Council's Trading Standards team in a series of operations across the city.
-
Council condemns further vandalism at Sutton Road Cemetery
Southend-on-Sea City Council is working with Essex Police following a second incident of vandalism at Sutton Road Cemetery, which has seen gravestones damaged and chapel windows smashed.
-
Traffic Update – Eastwood Utility Works
We know many residents and motorists are experiencing significant delays in and around Eastwood, and we completely understand how frustrating this has been.
-
Giant flood tanks begin arriving as Queensway works hit major milestone
A major milestone has been reached on the Better Queensway project, with the first sections of Southend’s new underground flood tanks now arriving on site in preparation for install.
-
Global street art star Sofles to headline milestone fifth Southend City Jam
Southend City Jam is proud to announce internationally acclaimed graffiti artist Sofles as a headline artist for this year’s festival.
-
One year since Chalkwell Park Tree incident
Councillor Daniel Cowan laid flowers at Chalkwell Park in memory of Leonna Ruka.
-
Changes to Southend Armed Forces Day event due to extreme weather
Southend-on-Sea City Council is announcing important changes to this Saturday’s Armed Forces Day event in response to the Met Office Weather Warning and forecast high temperatures of up to 32°C.
-
Southend Council relaunches major interest-free loan scheme to revive empty commercial properties
Southend-on-Sea City Council is aiming to revitalise the development and use of empty commercial properties across Southend, Castle Point, and Rochford.
-
SUEZ launches new £12,000 Community Fund to support local projects in Southend
SUEZ UK have today announced the launch of their new SUEZ Southend Community Fund, a dedicated initiative to empower local groups and organisations to make a meaningful impact across the city.
