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City to welcome distinguished guests from Ukraine
The city of Southend-on-Sea will welcome Mr. Ivan Fedorov, Mayor of Melitopol City Council, Ukraine, and Ms. Olha Pikula, Deputy of Mariupol City Council, Ukraine, on Tuesday, 26th September.
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Leader's blog - 15 September 2023
Council leader Cllr Tony Cox outlines the financial challenges facing the council.
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Council highlights serious budget challenges amid unprecedented financial pressures
Cabinet will discuss a budget report which highlights the financial position the council is currently in with actions for how to address the position for 2023/24 and for 2024/25 onwards.
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Southend City Jam 2023 a huge success
The highly anticipated Southend City Jam has once again concluded a remarkable showcase of urban artistry, leaving thousands of attendees in awe of the stunning street art creations.
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Two men with the same surname convicted of Blue Badge fraud following council investigations
Two men with the same surname have been successfully prosecuted for illegally using their wife’s Blue Badge.
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Qualified Youth Health Champions are improving health outcomes amongst their peers
Young people across Southend have been achieving the skills, knowledge, and confidence to qualify as Youth Health Champions.
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Additional SEND and inclusion funding secured for mainstream schools in Southend
Every mainstream school in Southend will get an additional £50,000 in their budget to help early intervention support for children with additional and emerging needs.
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Kingsdown School update
The Southend SEN Trust and council are continuing to work together with the Department for Education (DfE) to get pupils back into education at Kingsdown School.
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Local stakeholders discuss future priorities for bus services
Key local stakeholders will discuss what the priorities should be for the future of bus services in the city in the Southend Local Bus Forum, which will hold its inaugural meeting in early September.
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Leigh Cliffs ecological work moves a step closer to completion
Ecological work to safely move a badger sett located at Leigh Cliffs has progressed after the council were granted the necessary permit by Natural England earlier this month.
