'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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Southend Pier hosts inspiring celebration for learning disabilities community
A vibrant and heart warming event took place last week on Southend Pier to celebrate individuals with learning disabilities from across the city.
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Leadership blog – Wednesday 18 September 2024
On Monday night we had a meeting of the cabinet, with several important matters discussed.
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Southend-on-Sea City Council launches new initiatives in schools to improve air quality and promote healthier communities
We are encouraging pupils, teachers, parents and residents to make small changes to their daily routines to promote better air quality and support new initiatives being launched in city schools.
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Preferred bidder for recycling and waste contract set to be agreed by cabinet
The council’s cabinet will be asked to agree the council’s ‘preferred bidder’ for its recycling, waste and street cleansing contract on Monday 16 September.
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Local stakeholders to discuss the future of Southend’s bus services
Local community groups, bus operators, and transport advocates are coming together to talk about how to improve bus services in Southend.
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Rogue landlord banned from letting properties in England for three years
Southend-on-Sea City Council has successfully secured a three-year Banning Order against Mr Ruhul Shamsuddin, a rogue landlord and owner of a high street estate agency.
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Council expands medical support and beach welfare for the Summer
Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce enhanced medical services for visitors to the High Street and seafront, made possible thanks to funding from the council's Public Health team.
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Southend-on-Sea City Council shortlisted for three Essex Housing Awards
Southend-on-Sea City Council has been shortlisted for three prestigious Essex Housing Awards 2024.
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Belton Way cliffs stabilisation works finished
A major project to stabilise the cliffs area across Belton Way in Leigh-on-Sea has been completed.
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New bus gate for Queensway marks project milestone
Works to create a new bus gate could represent the official start of the Better Queensway project from a planning perspective.