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New council administration appointed
A new Conservative administration has been appointed to lead Southend-on-Sea City Council after being voted in at Full Council earlier tonight (Thursday 18th May).
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Council helping to increase plastic recycling rates across City
We have successfully demonstrated a proof-of-concept to increase plastic recycling rates among businesses and organisations across the City as part of the PlastiCity initiative.
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Southend City Youth Council elects new Youth Mayor and Deputy Youth Mayor
Southend City Youth Council has elected a new Youth Mayor and Deputy Youth Mayor with both set to complete 6-month terms of office.
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Southend’s beaches named amongst the best at international Blue Flag awards
Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has announced the winners of the Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for summer 2023, and Southend’s beaches have been named as some of the best in the country.
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Youth Health Champions investigate underage vaping in the City
Trading Standards and Southend-on-Sea City Youth Council have set out to tackle the rise in underage vaping and e-cigarettes.
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Two blue badge fraudsters ordered to pay over £5,000 by court
Two local residents appeared at court on the same day, accused of using a blue badge which wasn’t theirs.
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Fostering and football a winning combination at Roots Hall
Football fans arriving at Roots Hall for the last home game of the season got facts about fostering as well as a win for the Shrimpers.
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Man convicted of fraud for using his dead mother-in-law’s blue badge
A man who pleaded guilty to using his dead mother-in-law’s disabled parking badge has been ordered to pay over £800 by the courts.
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Southend to be first city outside of Scotland to exhibit work of unique and underrated artist
Southend will be the first City outside of Scotland to exhibit the work of artist, Edwin G. Lucas, one of Britain’s most underrated artists.
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A127 night closure from Rayleigh Weir for resurfacing works
Please be aware that the A127 Eastbound (heading into Southend) will be fully closed overnight from the Rayleigh Weir to Progress Road between 9pm and 6am on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 February 2023.
