Southend in 60 Seconds
Cllr Daniel Cowan is back, and so is Southend in 60 seconds! In this edition, the Leader congratulates Southend United for their cup win at Wembley and updates us all on the political landscape of Southend following the local elections earlier this month.
Our Southend
A monthly newsletter with exclusive content, top stories, events and information about how residents can get involved across the Southend-on-Sea community to help build a city to be proud of.
Half term activities
We've collated a list of 15 brilliant ways to enjoy a sunny Southend this May bank holiday weekend and half term.
The Halloween Parade is back!
Southend's much‑loved Halloween Parade will return in 2026 for its sixth year, and for the first time ever it will take place on Halloween night itself - Saturday 31 October.
View our photos
See photos from events and news items across the city on our official Flickr account.