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The Knife Angel photo competition winners announced
A thought-provoking, 27ft high sculpture, which prominently stood in the City during July, has captured the creativity and imagination of the many people who visited.
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Our children’s services get Good rating after Ofsted inspection
The council’s children’s services are officially good. The Good judgement follows an Ofsted inspection (ILACS) held from 14 to 25 October.
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Mayor and Leader pay tribute to former councillor and first citizen
The Council is saddened to hear of the passing of former councillor and Mayor, Derek Jarvis.
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Sacred Heart School joins Clean Air for Schools initiative with free tree planting scheme
Southend-on-Sea City Council has partnered with the Woodland Trust to promote their ‘Free Trees for Schools’ initiative.
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Garden waste collections update
With a new recycling and waste contractor starting in April, the council wants to reassure residents with a current garden waste collection that the service will be uninterrupted.
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Transport Safety Officers champion safety for women and girls on White Ribbon Day
Southend-on-Sea City Council marked White Ribbon Day (25 November) with a Transport Safety Officer (TSO) engagement event at Southend Victoria Train Station.
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Cliff Parade works completed, and Seaview Road now reopened to traffic
The council is pleased to confirm that works to address cliff stability issues at Cliff Parade have now been successfully completed, and Seaview Road has been reopened to traffic.
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Council achieves White Ribbon accreditation
Southend-on-Sea City Council has become White Ribbon accredited in recognition of its commitment to preventing harassment, abuse, and violence against women and girls.
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Convenient parking with over half a million transactions using the Southend Pass
The Southend Pass continues to prove to be a success, with over half a million uses since April 2024.
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Council partners with Anglian Water and Environment Agency to boost flood resilience and sustainable water management
Southend-on-Sea City Council has taken an important step toward a new partnership with Anglian Water and the Environment Agency.
