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Highly probable case of new variant found in Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is aware of one highly probable and one probable case of COVID-19 with mutations consistent with B.1.1.529 (variant – omicron) that have been identified in Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea.

Tips for keeping it green this Christmas

Tips for keeping it green this Christmas from the Southend Waste and Environment Team.

Can you help be Santa for the annual Toy Drive?

It’s that time of year again - we are bringing the eighth annual Toy Drive to town this Christmas, with the aim of ensuring all of Southend’s vulnerable children and young people receive a gift.

£68m funding bid for better bus services across Southend

Residents could help shape a £68million funding bid by giving their opinion on a draft ‘Bus Service Improvement Plan’ for Southend-on-Sea.

New government safety measures in response to Covid-19 Omicron variant

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s director of public health, Krishna Ramkhelawon, has welcomed the government’s temporary strengthening of Covid-19 measures in response to concerns over the newly identified Covid-19 Omicron variant.

City bids a final farewell to Sir David Amess MP with a fitting send-off

Standing together united residents of Southend-on-Sea gave Sir David Amess MP a dignified and respectful send off following a special memorial service for family, friends and invited guests, followed by a horse-drawn procession through the streets.

Sir David Amess funeral to take place at St Mary's Church

Residents can pay their respects to Sir David Amess as funeral plans are unveiled.

Free parking across the Borough returns this festive season

Seven Southend parks proudly fly Green Flags

The council is delighted to announce that it once again boasts seven award winning parks as the town celebrates maintaining the record number of Green Flags for the Borough.

Household Waste Recycling Centres change to winter hours

Residents are being reminded that Southend’s two household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) have changed to winter opening hours.

Planned highways improvement works announced for November

Two roads and four pavements across the Borough are planned for repairs and resurfacing throughout November as the council continues its £10m highways investment programme for 2021/22.

Community renewal projects receive over £1m in Government Levelling Up funding

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has secured £1,059,165 in funding for two successful projects from the Government’s UK Community Renewal Fund which will help the local drive to invest in recovery and support the community.

Lest we forget – Remembrance Day Service

Southend-on-Sea’s annual Remembrance Day commemoration service will take place on Sunday 14 November at the Cenotaph on Clifftown Parade.

Electric vehicle charging points in new builds proposed

All new housing and commercial developments built in Southend-on-Sea could have electric vehicle charging points, as part of a proposed new planning policy to be discussed at cabinet next week.

Council to discuss further investment in economic recovery

The council’s cabinet will discuss plans to make a direct financial stake in the Seaway leisure development which will be anchored by Empire Cinemas, Hollywood Bowl and Travelodge.

Lifestyle

Indian Spices At Christmas

This time of year, thoughts are likely turning to Christmas cooking - whether it’s mince pies, Christmas cakes and puddings, gingerbread or even spiced nuts to enjoy with a festive tipple...

Winterizing Your House Plants

From evening frosty chills to temperatures fluctuating indoors, houseplants – as well as plants you’ve brought indoors for the winter months – can be put under incredible amounts of stress, and it’s important to keep your plants healthy and thriving by winterizing them as much as possible.

Jingle Meals needs your help

Jingle Meals, a local initiative started by Chalkwell resident Ryan Gosling, will once again be delivering Christmas dinner with all the trimmings to those who are vulnerable, elderly, and also working for the NHS.

Win Tickets for Sleepy Hollow at the Palace Theatre

We are giving away 2 pairs of tickets for Sleepy Hollow at the Palace Theatre on 29th November.

Ray Morgan Reviews Dial M for Murder

On Tuesday evening I escaped the chilly November night to escape into 1960s London for the crime thriller 'Dial M for Murder', written by Frederick Knott and made famous by the Hitchcock film...

Country Evening At the Palace Theatre with Ward Thomas

The Grand Ole Opry came to the Palace Theatre last night with Ward Thomas headlining and guest appearances from The Country Affair and Dan Owen.

Snacks of Southern India

The Mughal Dynasty writes on some popular snacks in South India that you may be interested in making and trying at home.

Leigh Calendar now Available from Dave Amber

Now that we are (sort of) in the run up to Christmas we thought some of our readers may be interested in this new calendar from local photographer Dave Amber.

Interview with Anthony Banks, Director of Dial M for Murder

Dial M for Murder is being performed at The Palace Theatre on the 9th November (this coming Tuesday). In the run up to the showing we've published an interview with Anthony Banks, the show's director.