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Southend-on-Sea City Council leads the way with four wins at 2025 Essex Housing Awards
The Council has been recognised with four major honours at this year’s county-wide Essex Housing Awards.
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Southend-on-Sea City Council approves Premier Inn expansion – a boost for seafront and local economy
Southend-on-Sea City Council has approved plans for a major extension to the Premier Inn hotel on Eastern Esplanade, bringing more jobs, investment and visitor accommodation to the city.
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110,000 handmade poppies to transform Southend Pier
Southend Pier has been overwhelmed by the extraordinary response to its Poppies on the Pier project, with over 110,000 knitted and crocheted poppies arriving from across the UK and around the world.
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Seafront parking charges reduced this winter to support Southend’s local businesses
Southend-on-Sea City Council is introducing its winter parking discount to support local shops, seafront businesses and residents during the quieter months, when demand for parking naturally falls.
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MPs support ‘most credible’ five-council proposal
MPs across the political spectrum are backing a proposal for five new unitary authorities in Greater Essex that keeps decision making close to residents.
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Countdown to cleaner streets and easier recycling - new recycling and waste service starts in two weeks
There's just two weeks to go before Southend-on-Sea's new recycling and waste service begins.
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UK's first high street 'sensory pod' opens in Southend
Southend-on-Sea City Council is pioneering inclusive public spaces with the UK's first high street sensory pod in The Victoria Centre.
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Neighbourhood Board to be set up to share £20 million Civic Pride fund across Shoeburyness
Shoeburyness has been selected to receive up to £20 million of funding and support over the next decade through the Government's Pride in Place Programme.
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Southchurch Business Expo 2025 celebrates local enterprise and collaboration
Southend-on-Sea City Council is celebrating the success of this year's Southchurch Business Expo.
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Southend Libraries secures funding to bring stories to life for local families
Southend Libraries has received national funding to launch an exciting new three-year project, helping families bring books to life at home.
