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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#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.
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Parking charges to be frozen under new budget proposals as Southend Council takes control of parking services
Southend-on-Sea City Council has proposed freezing all pay-and-display parking charges for the 2026/27 financial year as part of its draft budget.
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Queensway footbridge removed - major step forward for Better Queensway
The Queensway footbridge has been successfully removed over the weekend, marking a major milestone in the Better Queensway project.
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Minister Steve Reed visits Better Queensway site
Minister Steve Reed MP, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, visited the Better Queensway project site.
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Full Council votes for local elections to go ahead as planned in May 2026
Full Council has voted unanimously that it wishes for local elections to take place as planned in May 2026.
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Southend Budget 2026/27: Investing in people, regenerating our city
Southend-on-Sea City Council has published its draft budget proposals for 2026/27.