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News published March 2019

• Skatepark set for summer 2019 opening

  

  Published 22nd March 2019

  A brand new skatepark will open in summer 2019 after the proposed design was approved by the council’s planning team.

• Planned highways works for April

  

  Published 22nd March 2019

  Up to 15 roads across the borough are planned for repairs and resurfacing in April as the council continues with its planned highways works programme.

• Social care in the spotlight

  

  Published 21st March 2019

  The importance of human relationships was the focus of World Social Work Day at Southend-on-Sea Borough Council.

• Last chance to have your say on the first stage of the new Local Plan

  

  Published 21st March 2019

  Residents, businesses and community groups have just under two weeks to have their say on the borough’s future plans.

• Book your garden waste collection online

  

  Published 15th March 2019

  Arranging for a weekly garden waste collection is now easier than ever through a new online garden waste portal.

• Extra cash for new projects including road repairs

  

  Published 13th March 2019

  Cabinet members have agreed to spend an additional £730,000 for one-off schemes and projects across Southend-on-Sea.

• Recycling scheme supports Alzheimer’s Society

  

  Published 13th March 2019

  A unique recycling scheme that recycles metal from orthopaedic implants following cremations has helped the council donate £7,000 for Alzheimer’s Society.

• Southend schools celebrate high performance

  

  Published 12th March 2019

  Southend-on-Sea’s schoolchildren have achieved above the national average in all key stage performance results.

• Funding available for creative, cultural and digital enterprises

  

  Published 12th March 2019

  A new stream of business support and funding has been made available for small and medium-sized enterprises in the creative, cultural and digital sectors.

• Nearly 80% get first choice for secondary schools

  

  Published 6th March 2019

  Nearly 80% of Southend-on-Sea children will start secondary school in September 2019 at their first choice school.

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