https://www.southend.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:13:58 +0000 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:13:58 +0000 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3604/seven-free-and-low-cost-ways-to-enjoy-halloween-and-half-term-in-southend October half term is a great opportunity to get out and explore everything Southend has to offer. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:06:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3603/southend-cabinet-set-to-consider-the-creation-of-a-greater-essex-mayoral-strategic-authority-to-unlock-1-2bn-in-devolution-benefits Southend-on-Sea City Council is set to consider the next step in securing devolution for Greater Essex. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:02:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3602/flagship-inclusive-east-beach-playground-opens-ahead-of-half-term A new flagship inclusive playground has opened today at East Beach in Shoeburyness (Friday 16 October), ready for families to enjoy ahead of the October half-term. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:10:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3601/-540-000-boost-to-help-restore-southend-s-iconic-kursaal Southend's historic Kursaal has secured a £540,000 funding boost to support vital restoration works and help bring the landmark building back into public use. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:48:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3600/southend-on-sea-invited-to-unite-in-remembrance-this-november The Worshipful the Mayor, Cllr Tony Cox, is inviting residents, veterans, serving personnel, and visitors to come together for our annual Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service on 8 November 2026. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:27:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3599/cctv-partnership-with-castle-point-strengthens-safety-and-joint-working Southend-on-Sea City Council's Cabinet has approved plans to strengthen community safety across Southend and Castle Point through a new joint CCTV monitoring service agreement. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:59:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3598/council-investigations-help-secure-grammar-school-places-for-local-area-children Investigations by the Council's Counter Fraud and Investigation Team have resulted in six grammar school offers being withdrawn after applicants were found not to be resident in the local area. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:43:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3597/new-tool-launched-to-help-tackle-illegal-tobacco-and-vape-sales-in-southend Residents are being encouraged to help keep Southend's communities safe by reporting suspected underage sales of tobacco and vapes, as well as the sale of illegal and counterfeit products. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:43:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3596/final-figures-show-more-than-28-000-books-borrowed-during-southend-s-summer-reading-challenge With the final numbers now analysed, we're pleased to share the impact of this summer's "Read to the Beat" Summer Reading Challenge in Southend Libraries. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:14:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3595/southend-set-to-approve-new-food-and-feed-safety-plan-for-2026-27 Southend is set to approve its 'Food and Feed' Safety Plan for 2026-27. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:11:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3594/from-vapes-to-jabs-a-wake-up-call-for-britain-s-bins Items containing lithium-ion batteries have been named the most dangerous items Brits routinely throw away, as new research reveals the everyday products disrupting the UK’s recycling system. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:55:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3593/southend-pier-railway-update-on-electric-trains Southend-on-Sea City Council is continuing work to understand the circumstances of the October 2024 Pier Railway buffer stop incident. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:27:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3592/families-invited-to-discover-southend-s-best-start-family-hubs-at-launch-event Parents, carers and young children are invited to attend the official launch of Southend's Best Start Family Hubs at a free family open day in Shoeburyness next week. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:34:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3591/southend-on-sea-city-council-announces-arriva-as-operator-of-new-62a-and-62b-bus-services Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Arriva as the operator of the new 62A and 62B bus services, which will commence operation on 25 October. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:35:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3588/from-pumpkins-to-fireworks-16-unmissable-autumn-events-in-southend Autumn has arrived in Southend, bringing with it crisp seaside strolls, golden sunsets, cosy seasonal experiences and plenty of family-friendly fun. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3590/southend-s-first-business-show-branded-a-huge-success More than 100 businesses came together under one roof for Southend's first-ever Business Show. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:13:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3589/southend-children-achieve-record-early-years-success Children across Southend have achieved the city's strongest ever Early Years Foundation Stage Profile results, with 74.9% of Reception-age children reaching a Good Level of Development in 2025/26. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:35:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3587/southend-on-sea-city-council-steps-up-delivery-of-affordable-energy-efficient-homes Southend-on-Sea City Council is continuing to invest in energy-efficient council-owned homes, with a range of developments helping meet local housing demand. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:08:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3586/cabinet-approves-major-investment-in-historic-leigh-port Southend-on-Sea City Council's Cabinet has approved the appointment of the main contractor for the Leigh Port Regeneration Project. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3585/progress-continues-on-restoration-of-southend-s-historic-kursaal Visible progress is being made on the restoration of Southend's iconic Kursaal building, with major external repair works now underway on the landmark dome. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:05:00 +0100