“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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Devolution and local Government reorganisation to be debated
Councillors will debate major changes to how councils operate across the country and how this affects Southend-on-Sea and the wider county.
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Supercharging our electric vehicle infrastructure
The council is looking for a partner to install over 1,000 electric vehicle chargers in residential areas across the city over the next ten years.
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Council seizes 1,100 unsafe soft drinks in safety crackdown
The Council’s environmental health officers have secured food condemnation orders from Chelmsford Magistrates Court, resulting in the seizure and destruction of 1,100 unauthorised soft drinks.
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Grassroots Westcliff to help improve Westcliff Library’s outdoor green spaces
The Council is pleased to share exciting news about the upcoming improvements to the garden around Westcliff Library.
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Council to discuss proposed changes to parking charges
Councillors will discuss proposals to change parking charges across the city from 1 April 2025, including reducing charges on the seafront and introducing a cheaper winter tariff.
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Southend-on-Sea’s Civic Pride action plan unveiled
An ambitious action plan designed to strengthen the civic pride that residents, workers, and visitors feel towards the city has been published and will be discussed by councillors later this month.
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Council confirms B&M opening as part of ongoing Victoria Shopping Centre revitalisation
The council is pleased to confirm that B&M, one of the UK’s leading discount retailers, will be opening a new store at The Victoria Shopping Centre in early 2025.
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The Knife Angel photo competition winners announced
A thought-provoking, 27ft high sculpture, which prominently stood in the City during July, has captured the creativity and imagination of the many people who visited.
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Our children’s services get Good rating after Ofsted inspection
The council’s children’s services are officially good. The Good judgement follows an Ofsted inspection (ILACS) held from 14 to 25 October.
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Mayor and Leader pay tribute to former councillor and first citizen
The Council is saddened to hear of the passing of former councillor and Mayor, Derek Jarvis.
