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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97% of pupils get one of top three choices of secondary school for September
97% of year six children in Southend-on-Sea will be starting secondary school in September 2025 at one of their top three choices of school.
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Council to introduce 'Drive Away' parking fines to improve road safety and enforcement
Southend-on-Sea City Council has introduced a new measure to prevent motorists from evading parking fines by driving away before a penalty can be issued.
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Southend Museums' new Collection Centre will store and showcase historical collections
The Council and Southend Museums are excited to announce plans for a new Collections Centre, which will store and showcase cherished historical collections from Southend and South Essex.
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New city vision unveiled
The Southend City Vision, setting out a long-term ambition for the City will be discussed by councillors at a meeting of Cabinet on 3 March, followed by Full Council on 20 March 2025.
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Budget that 'invests in services' approved
The council's budget for 2025/26 has been approved including important new funding for key frontline services and projects such as boosting civic pride, fixing more highways, and boosting tourism.
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Council welcomes £423,105 government funding to safeguard Southchurch Hall for future generations
Southchurch Hall, a rare and cherished Grade I listed medieval manor house, has been awarded £423,105 from the Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND).
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Southend-on-Sea City Council secures prosecution for blue badge fraud
A Westcliff resident has been prosecuted following an investigation by Southend-on-Sea City Council’s Counter Fraud and Investigation Team into the misuse of a blue badge.
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On your bike! - Secure cycle hubs open across the City
Southend-on-Sea City Council are delighted to announce the opening of 8 new digital cycle hubs across the City.
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Devolution another step closer as councils accepted onto priority programme
The Government has today (5 February) written to Southend-on-Sea City Council, Essex County Council, and Thurrock Council accepting their request to be part of the Devolution Priority Programme.
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Public artwork trail nominated for national award
'Made from this Land', a public artwork trail by local artist Emma Edmondson, has been nominated for the 2025 PSSA Marsh Award for Excellence in Public Sculpture.
