https://www.southend.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:42:21 +0000 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:42:21 +0000 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/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 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