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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Southend Youth Council member gives impassioned speech at House of Commons
On Friday 17 November, the UK Youth Parliament debated free school meals as part of their 'Food for Learning' campaign and the City of Southend was proudly represented.
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New Chief Executive approved by Full Council
Colin Ansell has been approved as the council’s new Chief Executive (Full Council, Monday 20 November).
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National collaboration sees council support compelling short film about urgent need for foster carers
Southend-on-Sea City Council has collaborated with 80 local authorities across England to help create a compelling short film about the urgent need for foster carers.
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AV1 robots help children stay connected to class
A special needs teacher has spoken out about the benefits of a robot designed to help long-term absent children back into the classroom.
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Ofsted recognise the improvements made at primary school
A report by Ofsted into the ongoing improvements at Heycroft Primary School has recognised the progress made by school leaders and outlined continued areas of priority moving forward.
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Empowering communities: partnership delivers vital crime prevention advice
The council’s community safety team have intensified their efforts to enhance community safety through Operation Dial.
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New sponsors help make City Jam the largest street art festival in Europe
Southend City Jam, the fantastic street art festival returning to Southend on 1 to 3 September is now even bigger thanks to the support from three new sponsors, c2c, VelFit, and Mark One Hire.
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Man convicted of fraud for using his dead mother-in-law’s blue badge
A man who pleaded guilty to using his dead mother-in-law’s disabled parking badge has been ordered to pay over £800 by the courts.
