From free parking to fireworks: 7 reasons to love Southend this festive season
Southend-on-Sea is set to sparkle this festive season with a fantastic line-up of activities and events for residents and visitors alike.
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Childhood obesity crackdown: council targets fast-food outlets near schools and calls for 'more responsibility' from online food delivery apps
Following discussion at last night's Cabinet meeting, residents are set to be asked for their views on new planning powers aimed at tackling or limiting fast-food outlets near school.
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Cabinet approve £100m plan to tackle housing pressures
Southend-on-Sea City Council’s Cabinet has approved a bold £100 million, five-year investment plan to help tackle the growing housing pressures in the city.
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Open for business, closed for crime: Council welcomes sentencing outcome
Southend-on-Sea City Council has welcomed the outcome of a court case that saw ten teenagers sentenced for violent disorder in the city last summer.
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Southend households to receive kerbside collection update letters
Every Southend-on-Sea household will soon receive important letters outlining upcoming changes to their kerbside waste collections in the Autumn.
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Two Southend charities to feature on Southend Monopoly board
Two Southend-on-Sea charities will be featured on the official Southend edition of the Monopoly board game, set to launch in spring 2026.
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Thousands respond to '5 council' consultation - you can too
Should Essex have 3 or 5 councils? Thousands of Essex residents have already responded to a survey from a group of councils backing a proposal for 5 councils, and you can too over the next few days.
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Extended bus route to reconnect Highlands Estate and West Leigh with city centre
Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to confirm a new agreement with Stephensons of Essex to deliver a vital extended bus service for residents living around Highlands Estate and West Leigh areas.
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Statement from the Leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council
Cllr Daniel Cowan, Leader of the Council, has issued a statement on the tragic incident at London Southend Airport.
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In unity and remembrance: Honouring Leonna Ruka
A minute's silence held at Full Council for Leonna Ruka.
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Statement from the Leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council
The Leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council has issued the following statement about the support available following the incident at Chalkwell Park on Saturday 28 June.