'Five council' proposal launches public consultation
Residents, businesses and local organisations are being asked to share their views on the future of councils in Essex.

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New circular bus service for St Luke’s Ward from Monday 28 October
Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce a new agreement with Stephensons of Essex to provide a vital new bus service for residents in the southern part of St Luke’s Ward.
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Living green wall installed at St. Mary’s Infant School as part of clean air initiative
Southend-on-Sea City Council is thrilled to announce the installation of a living green wall at St. Mary’s Infant School in Prittlewell.
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Record breaking turn out for Make Your Mark vote in Southend-on-Sea presented at Full Council
Young people in Southend-on-Sea have made their voices heard in record numbers, by participating in the largest European youth vote, Make Your Mark and presenting results at the Full Council meeting.
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Council encourages residents to shop local this Christmas and all year-round
As the festive season approaches, Southend-on-Sea City Council is encouraging residents and businesses to shop locally through its renewed It’s Local Southend initiative.
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Southend-on-Sea Family Centres honoured with level 3 Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation
Southend-on-Sea City Council is proud to announce the Family Centres have been awarded the Baby Friendly Initiative Level 3 accreditation by UNICEF UK.
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Southend-on-Sea City Council awarded Bronze Defence Employer Recognition Scheme award
Southend-on-Sea City Council is proud to announce that we have been awarded the Bronze Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).
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Former Pier Manager convicted of fraud
The former head of the council’s pier and foreshore service has been fined and ordered to complete community service after entering a guilty plea to fraud by abuse of position and money laundering.
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Council celebrated at Community Safety Accreditation Scheme awards
Southend-on-Sea City Council’s Community Safety Unit (CSU) was recognised for its outstanding work at the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS) Network and Awards Day.
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SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK awarded Southend recycling, waste and street cleansing contract
Southend-on-Sea City Council has awarded SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK an eight-year contract worth £18 million annually to deliver recycling, waste, and street cleansing services.
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Prospective foster carer open weekend welcomes future carers
Southend-on-Sea City Council’s fostering team were part of Fusion’s successful open event at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre last weekend (28 to 29 September).