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B&M all set for grand opening at The Victoria Centre
B&M, one of the UK’s leading discount retailers, will open a new store at The Victoria Centre in Southend on Saturday 15 March 2025.
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Southend Youth Council represents city in House of Commons
Southend-on-Sea City Council is proud to announce that Jocelyn Ayao, Member of Youth Parliament (MYP), represented Southend at the House of Commons.
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New parking charges from start of April include lower all-day and evening rates
Updated parking charges will be introduced across the city from the start of April 2025.
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Council to crack down on enviro crime with new team
A new team that will crack down on fly-tipping, dog fouling and littering across the city is to be launched.
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Council thanks all who made Southend City Day a success
The Council thanks the organisations, charities, businesses, community groups, and volunteers who made Southend City Day such a success.
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97% of pupils get one of top three choices of secondary school for September
97% of year six children in Southend-on-Sea will be starting secondary school in September 2025 at one of their top three choices of school.
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Council to introduce 'Drive Away' parking fines to improve road safety and enforcement
Southend-on-Sea City Council has introduced a new measure to prevent motorists from evading parking fines by driving away before a penalty can be issued.
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Southend Museums' new Collection Centre will store and showcase historical collections
The Council and Southend Museums are excited to announce plans for a new Collections Centre, which will store and showcase cherished historical collections from Southend and South Essex.
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New city vision unveiled
The Southend City Vision, setting out a long-term ambition for the City will be discussed by councillors at a meeting of Cabinet on 3 March, followed by Full Council on 20 March 2025.
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Budget that 'invests in services' approved
The council's budget for 2025/26 has been approved including important new funding for key frontline services and projects such as boosting civic pride, fixing more highways, and boosting tourism.
