https://www.southend.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:17:53 +0000 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:17:53 +0000 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. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:54:00 +0100 https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/3572/garden-waste-collections-stopping-for-residents-who-haven-t-updated-their-subscription Southend-on-Sea City Council is urging residents who previously paid for their garden waste collection subscription by Direct Debit to check they still have a valid subscription in place. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:43:00 +0100 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