New appointments to Southend's Joint Administration for 2026/27
A Joint Administration will continue to lead Southend-on-Sea City Council after being voted in at Full Council (Monday 18 May).
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Dirty Dozen crackdown forces progress as two sites come off list
Southend-on-Sea City Council has today announced the removal of two sites from its “Dirty Dozen” list, marking clear progress in its drive to tackle derelict and stalled developments across the city.
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750,000-litre flood defence to protect Southend seafront businesses as Better Queensway works accelerate
With works progressing at pace on the Better Queensway project, major infrastructure upgrades are now underway that will deliver substantial new flood protection for Southend's seafront.
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Southend-on-Sea proudly retains Purple Flag status for 2026
The Purple Flag status has been held by the city since 2012.
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Quit smoking and vaping in children's playgrounds
Southend-on-Sea City Council has welcomed a new national consultation that seeks to strengthen measures to reduce the harms caused by smoking and vaping across the country.
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Parking scams reminder
We are urging drivers to stay vigilant after scams continue to occur involving fraudulent QR codes being placed on parking signage and fraudulent text messages claiming to be about PCNs.
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New leaseholder secured for the Kursaal, paving the way for reopening
Council confirms that consent has been granted for the assignment of the lease for the historic Kursaal building to Remblance Leisure Limited, led by local leisure operator Star Amusements.
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City Day - A Celebration of Southend's heritage, community and future
Southend City Day returns this weekend for its second year, and I'm incredibly proud of how quickly this new tradition has grown.
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Southend Budget 2026/27 approved: Investing in people, regenerating our city
2026/27 budget approved, prioritising people, frontline services and regeneration.
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Southend's history brought closer to the community as new Museums Collections Centre opens on City Day
Southend's heritage will be more accessible than ever from Saturday 7 March, as Southend Museums officially opens the new Southend Museums Collections Centre to the public.
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Countdown begins: Here's what to expect at Southend City Day
There will be excellent photo moments throughout the day, including performances, family activities and key city landmarks.
