'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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Defibrillators – and where to find them
Residents are being encouraged to use an interactive map which shows the exact location of all defibrillators in Southend-on-Sea.
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Domestic abuse service wins regional award
A Southend-based domestic abuse service has been recognised for the vital work they do with a BBC Essex Make a Difference award, after being nominated by a survivor who they helped.
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PSPO enforcement leads to successful prosecutions
Southend-on-Sea City Council has effectively enforced its Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) following several breaches.
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Council representatives shine spotlight on women’s health at national conference
Three representatives from Southend-on-Sea were asked to speak about the health and professional empathy shown to women who sell sex at a national conference.
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City of Southend-on-Sea welcomes Ukrainian guests – speeches
The City of Southend-on-Sea welcomed two special guests from Ukraine today.
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Prittlebrook Greenway made safer with solar-powered lights
Work has begun to start installing solar-powered lamp posts along the Prittlebrook Greenway after residents asked for safety to be improved.
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Southend City Jam 2023 a huge success
The highly anticipated Southend City Jam has once again concluded a remarkable showcase of urban artistry, leaving thousands of attendees in awe of the stunning street art creations.
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Two men with the same surname convicted of Blue Badge fraud following council investigations
Two men with the same surname have been successfully prosecuted for illegally using their wife’s Blue Badge.
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Qualified Youth Health Champions are improving health outcomes amongst their peers
Young people across Southend have been achieving the skills, knowledge, and confidence to qualify as Youth Health Champions.
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Additional SEND and inclusion funding secured for mainstream schools in Southend
Every mainstream school in Southend will get an additional £50,000 in their budget to help early intervention support for children with additional and emerging needs.