https://www.southend.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:38:36 +0000 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:38:36 +0000 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3571/new-ev-chargers-now-live-at-alexandra-street-car-park Drivers can now use the new electric vehicle (EV) charging points at Alexandra Street Car Park, delivered as part of the city's Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) programme. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:16:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3548/waste-and-recycling-collections-to-start-earlier-on-thursday-and-friday-this-week-due-to-hot-weather Southend-on-Sea City Council is asking residents to put their bins out earlier than usual on Thursday 13 August and Friday 14 August to help protect waste collection crews from high temperatures. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:28:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3570/southend-residents-asked-to-delay-disposing-of-fridges-and-freezers-where-possible The Council is asking residents to delay disposing of unwanted fridges and freezers, where practical and safe to do so, because of a national shortage of facilities that process these items. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:55:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3569/council-extends-funding-to-keep-highlands-estate-and-west-leigh-connected-to-the-city-centre The Council has confirmed continued funding for Stephensons of Essex's 17 and 17A bus services, helping keep the Highlands Estate and West Leigh connected to Leigh and Southend city centre. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:42:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3568/council-reminds-residents-and-visitors-to-stay-safe-on-southend-s-coastline-this-summer Southend-on-Sea City Council is encouraging residents and visitors to make safety a priority when enjoying the city's seven miles of coastline this summer. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:04:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3567/southend-draft-local-plan-proposes-lower-housing-target-and-greater-local-control-over-development Southend-on-Sea City Council has hosted the first of a series of cross-party councillor working groups ahead of the next stage of the Local Plan process. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3566/look-out-for-your-household-canvass Southend-on-Sea residents are being asked to keep an eye out for their annual household canvass communication and to respond promptly if asked to do so. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:19:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3565/driver-jailed-following-collision-that-seriously-injured-council-workers A man who filmed himself driving at speeds of more than 100mph before crashing into three council workers on ride-on lawnmowers has been jailed. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:09:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3564/southend-s-summer-starts-here-free-family-fun-seaside-days-out-and-easy-travel-advice Southend-on-Sea is gearing up to welcome residents and visitors for another vibrant summer season. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:15:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3563/battle-against-the-bulge-new-takeaway-outlets-to-be-banned-from-within-400m-of-school-gates Southend-on-Sea City Council is backing stronger planning controls to help tackle childhood obesity, following Cabinet's approval of the Director of Public Health's Annual Report on 13 July 2026. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:17:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3561/former-southend-social-worker-convicted-of-7-920-fraud-and-money-laundering A former social worker has been convicted of fraud and money laundering after falsely claiming relocation expenses from Southend-on-Sea City Council. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:35:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3560/southend-s-commitment-to-quality-green-spaces-rewarded-with-9-green-flag-awards Southend-on-Sea City Council is celebrating today after receiving nine prestigious Green Flag Awards for its cherished parks and green spaces. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:02:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3559/first-100-days-new-homes-regeneration-and-investment-moving-forward-across-southend Nearly 100 days on from the May 2026 elections, Southend-on-Sea City Council's Joint Administration is delivering progress on its priorities for residents, businesses and communities. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:23:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3558/southend-council-cracks-down-on-the-sale-of-illegal-cigarettes-tobacco-and-vapes Illegal cigarettes, tobacco products and non-compliant vapes have been seized by Southend-on-Sea City Council's Trading Standards team in a series of operations across the city. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:49:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3562/southend-on-sea-city-council-launches-network-to-improve-services Southend-on-Sea City Council has officially launched a new digital network on lampposts to help improve water usage. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3557/council-condemns-further-vandalism-at-sutton-road-cemetery Southend-on-Sea City Council is working with Essex Police following a second incident of vandalism at Sutton Road Cemetery, which has seen gravestones damaged and chapel windows smashed. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3555/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. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:47:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3554/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. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:49:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3553/one-year-since-chalkwell-park-tree-incident Councillor Daniel Cowan laid flowers at Chalkwell Park in memory of Leonna Ruka. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:21:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3552/changes-to-southend-armed-forces-day-event-due-to-extreme-weather Southend-on-Sea City Council is announcing important changes to this Saturday’s Armed Forces Day event in response to the Met Office Weather Warning and forecast high temperatures of up to 32°C. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:12:00 +0100