Fabulous street art draws Southend Arts Festival to a successful close Last weekend saw the Southend Arts Festival draw to a successful close after hundreds of performers and artists were involved throughout a fantastic fortnight (3-19 September) that showcased and celebrated the immense cultural and artistic talent in the Borough.
Get your tickets now for unique event taking place on world-famous Pier A unique cultural event is taking place on the iconic Southend Pier this week, celebrating how it became HMS Leigh during World War 2 (WW2).
Major improvement works finished at key junction The main highway works for the junction improvement project at The Bell junction, which will increase traffic flow and improve air quality in the area, have been completed.
