“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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Sacred Heart School joins Clean Air for Schools initiative with free tree planting scheme
Southend-on-Sea City Council has partnered with the Woodland Trust to promote their ‘Free Trees for Schools’ initiative.
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Garden waste collections update
With a new recycling and waste contractor starting in April, the council wants to reassure residents with a current garden waste collection that the service will be uninterrupted.
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Transport Safety Officers champion safety for women and girls on White Ribbon Day
Southend-on-Sea City Council marked White Ribbon Day (25 November) with a Transport Safety Officer (TSO) engagement event at Southend Victoria Train Station.
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Cliff Parade works completed, and Seaview Road now reopened to traffic
The council is pleased to confirm that works to address cliff stability issues at Cliff Parade have now been successfully completed, and Seaview Road has been reopened to traffic.
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Council achieves White Ribbon accreditation
Southend-on-Sea City Council has become White Ribbon accredited in recognition of its commitment to preventing harassment, abuse, and violence against women and girls.
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Convenient parking with over half a million transactions using the Southend Pass
The Southend Pass continues to prove to be a success, with over half a million uses since April 2024.
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Council partners with Anglian Water and Environment Agency to boost flood resilience and sustainable water management
Southend-on-Sea City Council has taken an important step toward a new partnership with Anglian Water and the Environment Agency.
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Council secures conviction in £24k covid grant fraud case
Southend-on-Sea City Council has been instrumental in bringing a fraudster to justice following an investigation by its counter fraud and investigation team.
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Council is cracking down on blue badge cheats through successful court convictions
Southend-on-Sea City Council has successfully prosecuted an individual for blue badge fraud, reinforcing its commitment to tackling abuse of the system.
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"Lest we forget" - Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day plans
Join us this Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day as Southend gathers to honour those who sacrificed their lives during the two World Wars and other conflicts since.
