Poppies on the Pier: Southend unveils the UK's biggest Remembrance tribute
Poppies on the Pier was officially opened this morning by The Worshipful The Mayor of Southend-on-Sea, Councillor Nigel Folkard.
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Southend pier and railway named number one icon in Essex
Southend Pier and Railway has been voted the number one icon in Essex for 2025, leading Visit Essex's "Top 50 Icons of Essex" list.
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Southend-on-Sea City Council announces the return of Music in the Park at Priory Park Bandstand
Southend-on-Sea City Council is delighted to announce the return of the popular Music in the Park series at the Bandstand in Priory Park this summer.
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New Tree Wardens Network launched to enhance Southend's green spaces
Residents are being encouraged to help plant and care for trees across the city through a new Tree Wardens Network launched by Southend-on-Sea City Council.
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A Better Start Southend celebrating 10 years of supporting families in the city
Celebrating ten years of A Better Start Southend (ABSS) as the programme comes to an end in March 2025.
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Southend pier railway service back in action ahead of schedule
Southend Pier’s railway service will be back in operation ahead of schedule following essential maintenance work that was expected to last until 4 April.
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Southend Youth Council shortlisted for The MJ Awards 2025
Southend-on-Sea City Council congratulates Southend Youth Council on their outstanding achievement in being shortlisted for the Community Engagement category of The MJ Achievement Awards 2025.
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Council urges postal voters to renew applications
Southend-on-Sea City Council is reminding residents who applied for a postal vote before 31 October 2023 that their application will expire on 31 January 2026.
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Council and police enforce PSPO following dangerous driving at seafront car meet
Southend-on-Sea City Council and Essex Police are taking action following dangerous driving at a seafront car meet on Saturday 22 March.
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New affordable and energy-saving homes open in Shoeburyness
Southend-on-Sea City Council officially opened its latest council housing project in Shoeburyness today (Thursday 20 March).
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Council to install ground source heat pumps in 231 homes to cut carbon emissions and reduce fuel poverty
The council has been provisionally allocated £3.47 million to install ground source heat pumps (GSHP) in 231 council homes as part of a major green energy initiative.
