
Southend in 60 seconds
In this rather windy edition, Council Leader, Cllr Cowan, highlights the completion of our brand-new inclusive playground, celebrates the first anniversary of the council's recycling and waste service, looks ahead to the Halloween Parade, shares updates on our new fostering campaign and spotlights the upcoming 'Southend in Action'.

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.

Seafront fireworks
Southend City Fireworks are back and lighting up the skies once again, running from Saturday 26 September to Saturday 14 November 2026.

Real Christmas trees available from our Parks Team
Make your Christmas magical with a real Christmas tree from our award-winning Parks Team.

View our photos
See photos from events and news items across the city on our official Flickr account.
Latest news
Donate a gift this Christmas with the Council's Toy Drive
Southend-on-Sea City Council has launched its annual Toy Drive ahead of the 2026 festive season.
-
Our SEND Improvement Journey: Southend SEND Strategic Action Plan 2026 to 2029
The Southend SEND Partnership has developed a new SEND Strategic Action Plan for 2026 to 2029.
-
Southend Pier set to sparkle as iconic festoon lights return after more than 20 years
Southend is gearing up for a spectacular start to the festive season on Saturday 14 November with a whole day of Christmas celebrations, including the return of Southend Pier's festoon lighting.
-
Three Shells Lagoon report recommends long-term way forward
A report on the future of Three Shells Lagoon is recommending the removal of the existing lagoon structure and the restoration of the site to a natural beach environment.
Social media
A list of our accounts can be found on our social media page.