
Southend in 60 Seconds
In this edition of Southend in 60 seconds, Cllr Cowan introduces us all to the new ‘Proud of Our Southend’ campaign, highlights Southenders recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours and looks ahead to the Three Lions bringing that world cup trophy home!

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Proud of Our Southend
A powerful new storytelling project is casting Southend in a fresh light, placing its people and the places they love at the heart of the city’s story.

Classic Cars drive back to the seafront this summer!
The much-loved motoring event Classic Cars on the Beach is set to return to Southend's City Beach, bringing heritage, horsepower and nostalgia back to the seafront for 2026.

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“Proud of Our Southend”: New, heartwarming film series puts city’s people centre stage in bold celebration of civic pride
A powerful new storytelling project is casting Southend in a fresh light, placing its people and the places they love at the heart of the city’s story.
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Giant flood tanks begin arriving as Queensway works hit major milestone
A major milestone has been reached on the Better Queensway project, with the first sections of Southend’s new underground flood tanks now arriving on site in preparation for install.
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Global street art star Sofles to headline milestone fifth Southend City Jam
Southend City Jam is proud to announce internationally acclaimed graffiti artist Sofles as a headline artist for this year’s festival.
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One year since Chalkwell Park Tree incident
Councillor Daniel Cowan laid flowers at Chalkwell Park in memory of Leonna Ruka.
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