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Council seizes 1,100 unsafe soft drinks in safety crackdown
The Council’s environmental health officers have secured food condemnation orders from Chelmsford Magistrates Court, resulting in the seizure and destruction of 1,100 unauthorised soft drinks.
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Emergency roadworks completed - Victoria Avenue, Carnarvon Road and Eastern Avenue
Emergency maintenance repairs on sections of Victoria Avenue (A127) and Carnarvon Road are now completed and the road is fully open.
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Grassroots Westcliff to help improve Westcliff Library’s outdoor green spaces
The Council is pleased to share exciting news about the upcoming improvements to the garden around Westcliff Library.
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Sing along to festive favourites at Priory Park's 'Carols in the park'
Southend-on-Sea City Council is excited to announce the return of the beloved 'Carols in the park' at the Bandstand in Priory Park.
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Council to discuss proposed changes to parking charges
Councillors will discuss proposals to change parking charges across the city from 1 April 2025, including reducing charges on the seafront and introducing a cheaper winter tariff.
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Southend-on-Sea’s Civic Pride action plan unveiled
An ambitious action plan designed to strengthen the civic pride that residents, workers, and visitors feel towards the city has been published and will be discussed by councillors later this month.
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Southend-on-Sea spreading holiday joy to children in need with Toy Drive
The Toy Drive workshop is in full swing getting ready to provide some Christmas joy for vulnerable children and young people across the City.
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Council confirms B&M opening as part of ongoing Victoria Shopping Centre revitalisation
The council is pleased to confirm that B&M, one of the UK’s leading discount retailers, will be opening a new store at The Victoria Shopping Centre in early 2025.
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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.
