'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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Local stakeholders discuss future priorities for bus services
Key local stakeholders will discuss what the priorities should be for the future of bus services in the city in the Southend Local Bus Forum, which will hold its inaugural meeting in early September.
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Extra £1m funding available to develop City’s empty commercial properties
Owners of empty commercial properties are being encouraged to bring their buildings back into use through the No Use Empty (NUE) scheme.
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Transforming tennis in public parks for Southend residents
Work is almost complete on the refurbishment of ten tennis courts located in five public parks across Southend.
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Youth mayor and deputy presented with official chains
Southend City Youth Council’s Youth Mayor and Deputy Youth Mayor were both presented with their official chains last month.
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Sanctuary withdraws from Better Queensway project - but Council remains committed to delivering regeneration for residents
Sanctuary Housing Association has confirmed its intention to withdraw from the Better Queensway project.
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Southend Mayor and guests attend unveiling of cliff lift commemorative plaque
The Worshipful the Mayor of Southend, Cllr Stephen Habermel, today attended the official unveiling of a commemorative plaque at Southend’s historic cliff lift.
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New communal area and playground opens in Southend city centre
Southend shoppers and visitors to the city centre are being encouraged to make use of a new relaxing landscaped area and playground just off the high street.
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Highest honour of the City bestowed on The Music Man
Southend-on-Sea City Council chamber erupted in celebratory applause last night (Thursday 20 July) as David Stanley of The Music Man Project was awarded the Freedom of the City.
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Heycroft Primary School to join South East Essex Academy Trust
Following recent improvements, Heycroft Primary School will be joining the South East Essex Academy Trust (SEEAT) permanently.
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Rogue landlord and agent fined £23k for running dangerous and overcrowded unlicensed home
A landlord has pleaded guilty to offences under the Housing Act after having 16 adults and five children living in a dangerous, unsafe and unlicensed house.
