Pride and Joy

By the year 2050 how does our borough, Southend-on-Sea, look and feel?
People are proud of where they live:
- the historic buildings and well designed new developments
- the seafront
- the open spaces
The city centre has generated:
- jobs
- homes
- leisure opportunities
whilst our focal centres all offer something different and distinctive.
With its reputation for creativity and culture, as well as the draw of the seaside, Southend is a place that everyone can enjoy in all seasons.
Above all we continue to cherish our coastline as a place to come together, be well and enjoy life.
Outcomes - In five years' time
- there is a tangible sense of pride in the place and local people are actively, and knowledgeably, talking up Southend
- the variety and quality of our outstanding cultural and leisure offer has increased for our residents and visitors and we have become the region’s first choice coastal tourism destination
- we have invested in protecting and nurturing our coastline, which continues to be our much loved and best used asset
- our streets and public spaces are valued and support the mental and physical wellbeing of residents and visitors