New appointments to Southend's Joint Administration for 2026/27
A Joint Administration will continue to lead Southend-on-Sea City Council after being voted in at Full Council (Monday 18 May).
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'Free.Accessible.Essential': Period products now available in Southend-on-Sea City Council venues
Southend's new Red Relief scheme is making free period products available in 9 council-owned venues across the city, as part of a two-year trial.
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Majority of Council Leaders in Essex give public backing to keeping 'local government as local as possible'
Ten Council Leaders in Essex, have demonstrated their firm and joint, public support for the creation of five new unitary authorities across Greater Essex to replace the current 15 councils.
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Southend Concert Season returns with The Chamber Ensemble of London
Southend-on-Sea City Council is delighted to announce the return of its much-loved Concert Series, running monthly from October 2025 to June 2026.
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Army of volunteers needed: Help sew history and join Poppies on the Pier
Southend residents and contributors from across the globe, have come together in their thousands to help create what is set to be the UK's largest Remembrance art installation.
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Autonomous shuttle bus showcased in Southend
Today we welcomed the Transport East Board to the City, where regional partners came together to discuss how the transport network can become more accessible, cleaner and better connected.
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Farewell weekend held for Waddle-on-Sea penguin sculptures
Hundreds of people came together last weekend to say a fond farewell to the Waddle-on-Sea penguin sculptures.
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New fashion exhibition celebrates Hardy Amies' couture legacy through the wardrobe of Gloria Levin
Residents and visitors will soon be able to explore a stunning new fashion exhibition at Beecroft Art Gallery.
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Goldilocks 'just right and fairest of all other options' proposed for five councils in Essex: Protects local services and retains unique character
At an Extraordinary Council meeting on 10 Sept 2025, the Council have considered and made further recommendations to this major proposal prior to making a final decision at Cabinet on 15 September.
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Historic decision on creating new Mayoral authority for Greater Essex, including Southend
Southend are set to endorse the creation of a new Mayoral authority for Greater Essex.
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A wheelie long way from home: Cumberland's bin hits the beach
We've come across this 'lost' wheelie bin on our patch and have tweeted Cumberland Council but no response yet.
