https://www.southend.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:41:28 +0000 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:41:28 +0000 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 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3584/leader-backs-a-tourist-tax-but-money-must-be-kept-in-southend Cllr Daniel Cowan, Leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council, has responded to ongoing discussions around regional mayors' proposals for a visitor levy/tourist tax. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3583/council-secures-conviction-after-rescuing-15-dogs-from-one-of-the-worst-animal-neglect-cases-seen-by-officers-in-30-years An Eastwood man has been convicted of 15 animal welfare offences following an investigation by Southend-on-Sea City Council. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:54:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3582/lgr-response-our-focus-is-on-delivering-for-residents-of-southend- Plans for Local Government Reorganisation halted. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:24:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3580/southend-send-partnership-welcomes-inspection-findings-and-commits-to-next-phase-of-improvements Southend-on-Sea City Council and NHS Essex Integrated Care Board have welcomed the findings of the recent Area SEND inspection. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:04:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3579/six-southend-community-projects-to-benefit-from-a-share-of-12-000-through-first-suez-community-fund Six community organisations across Southend have been awarded funding through the first SUEZ Southend Community Fund. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:02:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3578/catch-the-bus-month-meet-local-operators-and-ask-about-bus-travel-in-southend Southend-on-Sea City Council is hosting a free High Street event where residents can meet local bus operators and transport representatives as part of Catch the Bus Month. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:56:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3577/latest-budget-overspend-rising-social-care-costs-simply-aren-t-sustainable- Southend-on-Sea City Council's latest financial performance report shows that increasing pressures within statutory social care continue to drive the council's forecast financial position for 2026/27. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:51:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3576/statement-from-cllr-daniel-cowan-leader-of-southend-on-sea-city-council Draft Local Plan update. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:08:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3575/southend-city-jam-map-now-available-ahead-of-fifth-year-of-the-iconic-event The Southend City Jam 2026 map is now available. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3581/havens-hospices-reuse-shop-celebrates-10-000th-sale-giving-thousands-of-items-a-second-life The Reuse Shop at Stock Road Household Waste Recycling Centre has reached another significant milestone, celebrating the sale of its 10,000th item since opening in May 2026. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:55:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3574/alleged-illegal-waste-site-at-progress-road-cleared-and-restored-following-joint-action An alleged illegal waste site on Progress Road has been cleared, secured and restored following coordinated action by Southend-on-Sea City Council, the Environment Agency and partner agencies. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:28:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3573/former-queensway-worker-s-pride-as-regeneration-reaches-major-milestone A major milestone in the transformation of Queensway has been reached with Sutton Road and Southchurch Road now open. 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