Residents urged to register for Southend-on-Sea elections in May
Residents are being urged to get ready for the local elections on Thursday 7 May - by registering to vote by midnight on Monday 20 April.
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Calling all young people: Cast your vote in Southend's Make Your Mark 2026 youth ballot
Make Your Mark empowers 11 to 18 year-olds to vote on the issues that matter most to them, making it the UK's biggest youth ballot.
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Youth councillors team up with Cabinet members to shape the future of Southend
Southend's newly elected Youth Council meet Cabinet members and launch a new phase of collaboration.
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Young bookworms wanted! Southend Libraries launches citywide children's reading challenge
Southend Libraries are calling on all young bookworms to take part in the Winter Mini Challenge 2026 a fun and free online initiative that encourages children to keep reading over the winter holiday.
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Council agrees long-term partnership for safer and better maintained streets and public spaces all year round
The Council is extending its successful partnership with Marlborough Highways with a new seven-year Term Maintenance Contract, starting April 2026, with the option to extend for another seven years.
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Leader's blog: Shining a light on Southend’s hidden heroes
By Cllr Daniel Cowan, Leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council.
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#24hrsInSouthend: Meet the hidden heroes behind our city
They say it takes a village to raise a child - and in Southend it takes a city of 1,809 dedicated council workers to keep the city safe, clean and thriving.
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Holocaust survivor's daughter to address Southend's Civic Centre memorial service
Southend-on-Sea City Council is inviting residents to attend this year's Holocaust Memorial Day events.
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£90m partnership to tackle flooding and wastewater using smart technology and dry-gardens approved at Cabinet
Residents will benefit from greener streets, fewer sewer overflows, and more resilient neighbourhoods.
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Southend City Day returns - and we're calling on the community to get involved
Southend-on-Sea is gearing up for an unforgettable celebration as Southend City Day returns on Saturday 7 March 2026, following the success of last year’s inaugural event.
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24hrs in Southend - City Council shines a light on the frontline 'hidden heroes' for Our Day campaign
Southend-on-Sea City Council is launching ‘Our Day’ on Monday 19 January.
