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Update on waste sack deliveries
Our waste team are working with SUEZ to ensure that residents are receiving supplies of the appropriate sacks throughout this transition period.
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American graffiti artist returns to headline Southend City Jam 2025
Southend City Jam, the UK’s largest street art festival, returns from 29 to 31 August 2025, transforming the city centre, seafront and pier into a vibrant canvas of creativity.
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Explore maritime history in Southend this summer, from a local shipwreck to a legendary tall ship
This summer, residents and visitors will have the chance to explore both local and global maritime history.
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Southend’s coastline to proudly fly Blue Flags and Seaside Awards this summer
All eight of Southend beaches have once again met the high standards required for Blue Flag and Seaside Awards, as announced in this year’s prestigious Keep Britain Tidy awards.
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Residents invited to spark change in Southend through new community fund
Southend-on-Sea City Council is excited to launch the Big Sparks Fund as part of our Civic Pride drive.
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Councillor Nigel Folkard elected as Southend’s 104th Mayor
Councillor Nigel Folkard has been formally elected as the 104th Mayor of Southend at today’s Annual Meeting of the Council, taking over the role from Cllr Ron Woodley.
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Southend Pier ranked Best Seaside Pier in Britain
Southend Pier has been ranked the best seaside pier in Britain, topping a national list that compared and evaluated over 60 of the finest piers across the nation.
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Southend expands school air quality project to final five schools
Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce the final phase of its successful 'Clean Air for Schools' project, with five more schools joining the initiative this spring.
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Southend welcomes first croquet club at Priory Park
Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce the opening of the city’s first croquet club at Prittlewell Bowls and Croquet Club in Priory Park.
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99% secure top three choice of primary school
Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce that 99% of pre-school children in Southend will start their primary school education at one of their top three preferred choices.
