“Proud of Our Southend”: New, heartwarming film series puts city’s people centre stage in bold celebration of civic pride
A powerful new storytelling project is casting Southend in a fresh light, placing its people and the places they love at the heart of the city’s story.
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Southend celebrates Alan Sorrell: new exhibition at Beecroft Art Gallery
The Council is pleased to announce Alan Sorrell: Nubia, a free exhibition at the Beecroft Art Gallery, celebrating the work of renowned artist Alan Sorrell (1904 to 1974).
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Council urges pensioners to claim Pension Credit and access winter support
Southend-on-Sea City Council is urging all pensioners to check if they are eligible for Pension Credit, as many are still missing out on this vital support.
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Discover Southend’s fascinating heritage on foot
The council is encouraging residents and visitors to explore the city’s fascinating heritage trails.
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Councils ask to participate in devolution priority programme
Essex County Council, Southend-on-Sea City Council and Thurrock Council have agreed to work together to seek momentous change in the way local government operates in Essex.
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Southend ranks second in country for carer satisfaction in adult social care survey
The Council has achieved notable success in the national 2023/24 Adult Social Care Outcome Framework (ASCOF).
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Council secures conviction in fraud case linked to loss of £360,000 housing project funds
The Council’s Counter Fraud and Investigation Team has secured another significant conviction, bringing a fraudster to justice for forgery linked to a European-funded housing project.
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2,990 children benefit from the Council’s Toy Drive
2990 local children will have received a Christmas present thanks to the generosity of residents who donated gifts to Southend-on-Sea City Council’s annual Toy Drive.
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Investment into frontline services and boosting civic pride
Important new funding for key frontline services and projects such as civic pride, fixing more roads and pavements, and boosting tourism is being proposed in the council’s draft budget 2025/26.
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Vital city projects set for capital funding
Several key projects could receive new investment next year, including doubling the funds available to fix local roads and pavements up to March 2026.
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Mayor and council pays tribute to former Councillor, Leader, and Mayor
The Council is saddened to hear of the passing of former councillor, former leader of the council and Mayor, Mr Howard Briggs.
