“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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Council Leader welcomes Autumn budget
Official statement from Cllr Daniel Cowan, Leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council, on the Government’s Budget.
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Council launches its own “Rocket O'Clock” campaign for safe and considerate firework celebrations
With Bonfire Night and Diwali celebrations lighting up the season, the Council is launching its own “Rocket O'Clock” campaign.
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Leigh-on-Sea resident fined for misuse of blue badge
Leigh-on-Sea resident pleads guilty and fined over £2000 for misuse of blue badge.
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New circular bus service for St Luke’s Ward from Monday 28 October
Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce a new agreement with Stephensons of Essex to provide a vital new bus service for residents in the southern part of St Luke’s Ward.
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Living green wall installed at St. Mary’s Infant School as part of clean air initiative
Southend-on-Sea City Council is thrilled to announce the installation of a living green wall at St. Mary’s Infant School in Prittlewell.
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Record breaking turn out for Make Your Mark vote in Southend-on-Sea presented at Full Council
Young people in Southend-on-Sea have made their voices heard in record numbers, by participating in the largest European youth vote, Make Your Mark and presenting results at the Full Council meeting.
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Southend-on-Sea Family Centres honoured with level 3 Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation
Southend-on-Sea City Council is proud to announce the Family Centres have been awarded the Baby Friendly Initiative Level 3 accreditation by UNICEF UK.
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Southend-on-Sea City Council awarded Bronze Defence Employer Recognition Scheme award
Southend-on-Sea City Council is proud to announce that we have been awarded the Bronze Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).
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Former Pier Manager convicted of fraud
The former head of the council’s pier and foreshore service has been fined and ordered to complete community service after entering a guilty plea to fraud by abuse of position and money laundering.
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Council celebrated at Community Safety Accreditation Scheme awards
Southend-on-Sea City Council’s Community Safety Unit (CSU) was recognised for its outstanding work at the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS) Network and Awards Day.