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'Future-proofing’ of Southend crematorium is well underway
Work to refurbish and update Southend Crematorium to make it ‘future-proof’ is well underway.
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Fixed penalty notices issued for breaches of BBQ and Car Cruise PSPOs
Southend-on-Sea City Council has successfully enforced its public spaces protection orders (PSPOs) this weekend after several breaches of the orders.
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Children’s services have ‘significantly improved’ says latest Ofsted report
A report into the findings of a recent Ofsted inspection of children’s services at Southend-on-Sea City Council has found significant improvements across all the areas inspectors looked at.
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Southend is first city outside of Scotland to exhibit work of unique and underrated artist
Southend is the first city outside of Scotland to exhibit the work of artist, Edwin Lucas, one of Britain’s most underrated artists.
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Permanent repairs being made to potholes
Southend-on-Sea City Council is carrying out better, permanent repairs to potholes that need fixing in 2023/24.
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Southend Pier smashed it over May half-term!
Southend Pier, the ever-popular attraction, has broken its record for Whitsun week with over 50,000 visitors.
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Southend’s unique Cliff Lift commemorated by the National Transport Trust
Southend’s unique and historic Cliff Lift has been commemorated by the National Transport Trust’s Red Wheel scheme.
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Cervical Screening Awareness: Are you up to date?
Southend-on-Sea residents are urged to get up to date with their cervical screening, that could save their lives.
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MBE for Services to Education for former head of early years
The retired head of early years at Southend-on-Sea City Council has been awarded an MBE for Services to Education.
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Council wants Southend to be a ‘refill destination’
The council are encouraging local businesses and residents to help the city become a ‘refill destination’ by providing greater access to drinking water as well as refill and reusable packaging.