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• Uber granted licence to operate in Southend after unanimous Licensing Sub-Committee approval

  Southend-on-Sea City Council’s independent, quasi-judicial Licensing Sub-Committee has unanimously approved Uber Britannia Limited’s application for a Private Hire Vehicle Operator’s Licence.

• Council matches Royal British Legion fundraising with £10,000 donation following Poppies on the Pier success

  Southend-on-Sea City Council has confirmed it will donate £10,000 to the Royal British Legion (RBL) Poppy Appeal following the hugely successful Poppies on the Pier installation.

• Safety first as Southend set to determine Uber licence application

  The Council’s independent, quasi-judicial Licensing Sub-Committee will determine an application from Uber Britannia Limited for a Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) Operator’s Licence.