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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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).
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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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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.
