From free parking to fireworks: 7 reasons to love Southend this festive season
Southend-on-Sea is set to sparkle this festive season with a fantastic line-up of activities and events for residents and visitors alike.
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Southend-on-Sea City Council makes Christmas tree recycling easier than ever
With Christmas just around the corner, Southend-on-Sea City Council is encouraging residents to plan ahead for their festive waste and recycling.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Parking scam alert
We are aware of the increase in scams that circulate, particularly so at this time of the year.
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Council to crack down on Southend’s derelict and neglected sites with launch of “Dirty Dozen” list
Southend-on-Sea City Council is cracking down on the blight of derelict and neglected sites by naming and shaming the city’s top 12 offenders through a new initiative called the “Dirty Dozen” list.
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Southend launches Culture Small Grants Scheme to support community-led creativity
Residents and local groups can now apply for a new funding programme offering grants between £250 to £1,500 to help bring creative, cultural, and community-led activities to life across the city.
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£8.5m boost set to improve bus services for Southend passengers
Southend-on-Sea is set to benefit from £8.5 million in dedicated bus funding over the next three years.
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Statement from the Leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council: Mayoral elections delayed until 2028
Daniel Cowan, Leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council said: "We have been hard at work planning for a Mayoral Election in 2026 and we were ready to deliver these on behalf of Greater Essex.
