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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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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£2.49m support fund to help Southend’s most vulnerable, with dedicated pensioner support
The Council has launched a new round of the Household Support Fund (HSF) from April 2025 to 31 March 2026, providing urgent support to vulnerable households struggling with the cost of essentials.
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Southend's new digital network to support smart water meters and smarter local services
A new digital network launched by Southend-on-Sea City Council is set to transform how local services are delivered, starting with the rollout of smart water meters.
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Join the fright! Performers wanted for Southend Halloween Parade 2025
Southend’s much-loved Halloween Parade is set to return for its fifth year.
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Cabinet approves additional investment and better support for residents
Cabinet has approved a new package of investment focused on delivering safer streets, cleaner neighbourhoods, improved green spaces and better support for residents across the city.
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Council's Trading Standards team seizes illegal cigarettes and vapes
Thousands of illegal cigarettes, 10 kilos of hand-rolling tobacco and over 1,000 illegal disposable vapes have been seized during raids on three convenience stores in Southend.
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Council highlights important role of Civil Enforcement Officers following conviction for attack
Southend-on-Sea City Council has reinforced the importance of Civil Enforcement Officers following the sentencing of a man who attacked an officer in the line of duty.
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SUEZ starts recycling and waste collections
SUEZ recycling and recovery UK has officially started as the council’s recycling and waste contractor.
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Southend pier and railway named number one icon in Essex
Southend Pier and Railway has been voted the number one icon in Essex for 2025, leading Visit Essex's "Top 50 Icons of Essex" list.
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Southend-on-Sea City Council announces the return of Music in the Park at Priory Park Bandstand
Southend-on-Sea City Council is delighted to announce the return of the popular Music in the Park series at the Bandstand in Priory Park this summer.
