Donate a gift this Christmas with the Council's Toy Drive
Southend-on-Sea City Council has launched its annual Toy Drive ahead of the 2026 festive season.
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The Fostering Diaries: 3 timeless life lessons Tina shares with every child she fosters
Welcome back to The Fostering Diaries, our series exploring fostering through two very different perspectives: those who provide care and those who have experienced it.
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Election announced in Leigh Ward with voting to take place on 10 December
A by-election has been called in the Leigh Ward of Southend-on-Sea City Council. If contested, electors within Leigh ward will vote on Thursday 10 December 2026.
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Final stage of consultation opens for Government-directed Local Plan
Residents, businesses and stakeholders are invited to comment on the Government-directed Local Plan as it enters the final stage of the plan-making process.
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Southend in Action takes place this November to showcase the people, projects and services shaping our city
The council is bringing back its behind-the-scenes activity with Southend in Action, a week-long celebration of the people, projects and services helping to improve lives and pride in the city.
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First new glimpse for Better Queensway next phase
The next key stage of the Better Queensway regeneration project is set to be unlocked.
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Major conservation project to protect Southchurch Hall for future generations
We are set to begin a significant programme of conservation works at Southchurch Hall after securing £423,105 from Arts Council England's Museums Estate and Development Fund (MEND)
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Government provides clarity on next steps for Local Government Reorganisation
Southend-on-Sea City Council has welcomed the Government's latest update on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).
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Southend's first-ever Music Board launched to celebrate musical heritage and nurture future talent
Southend-on-Sea City Council has launched Southend's first-ever Music Board, bringing together leading voices from across the music industry to support and grow the city's diverse music sector.
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Fostering after 50: Foster carer Andrea answers eight awkward questions
Thinking about fostering after 50, or at any stage of life, can raise plenty of questions.
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Southend Waste App Shortlisted for National Recycling Award
The Southend Resident Waste App, developed through a partnership between SUEZ, the council and Cloud 9 Technologies, has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2026 MRW National Recycling Awards.
