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Council prepares for once in a decade national census

The council’s cabinet will hear how preparations for the national 2021 census are underway at its meeting next week.

Conservation plans for Hamlet Court Road up for review

Part of Westcliff could become the Borough’s newest conservation area under plans being considered by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s cabinet next week.

Partnership awareness day for face covering rules

Southend Business Improvement District (BID) teamed up with partners for a targeted face covering awareness day on Friday 23rd October.

Dedicated website launched for Southend pier

A new website dedicated to Southend pier has been launched to provide information on the history of the pier, upcoming events and raise the profile of our most famous visitor icon.

Yet another record-breaking year for Southend’s parks

The council is delighted to announce that it now boasts seven award winning parks as the town celebrates achieving a record number of Green Flags.

Please stay safe this Hallowe’en

Please Stay safe this Hallowe’en is the message as families gear up for the annual festival of frights next week.

Honour the fallen whilst protecting the living

Residents are being urged to ‘honour the fallen whilst protecting the living’ as remembrance services across the country are altered this year to ensure the safety of local communities.

Parents asked: please wear face coverings on school run to protect others

Parents have been asked by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council to help the community stay safe by wearing a face covering on the school run.

Information on travelling and mixing households between COVID medium and high alert level areas

Southend Council has released information on COVID-alert levels and how it affects travel and household mixing across those areas:

Council partner with Google Digital Garage to deliver free digital skills webinar

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council are teaming up with Google Digital Garage to offer a free live training webinar for individuals and businesses on 22 October 2020.

London Southend Airport to mark Armistice Day with Poppy Display

London Southend Airport are asking young people to help to mark Armistice day by decorating poppies and sending them for a window display.

No request to move COVID alert tiers yet as local community urged to intensify efforts

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council will not yet request to be moved into the second tier of the Government’s new national COVID-alert system.

Consultation launched on possible amalgamation of Chalkwell Hall schools

Local parents, teachers and members of the community are being asked to give their thoughts on the possibility of amalgamating Chalkwell Hall Infants School and Chalkwell Hall Junior School.

Different route for 2020 Toy Drive

With Christmas fast approaching (yes, really), in a year none of us could have anticipated, the council’s annual Toy Drive is set to launch this month to provide some Christmas joy for vulnerable children across Southend.

National campaign aimed at improving air quality

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is proudly supporting National Clean Air Day, the UK’s largest air pollution campaign aimed at improving air quality across the country.

Lifestyle

Southend in Sight staff go that extra mile in 117 Challenge

Southend in Sight have run 117 miles in order to raise money for those living with sight loss. Read their report here...

A Royal Sunday Lunch

Leigh-on-Sea.com visited the Royal Hotel for Sunday lunch. Here are our thoughts...

Leigh-on-sea’s Shops And Businesses Take Part In The Fiver Fest

Leigh-on-Sea is currently taking part of the Totally Locally National Fiver Fest 10 – 24 October.

October Newsletter Released for the Endeavour Trust

The Endeavour Trust has released its October Newsletter.

New Plans for Leigh Lights

Leigh Town Council have announced new plans for this year's Leigh Lights.

Southend Cocktail Week returns for a second year

Southend Cocktail Week returns for a second year this Autumn with a ten day self-guided trail that will leave your tastebuds tingling.

My LoS: Nicola Sutcliffe

LoS catches up with Nicola from Three's Company and hears about the new hampers they're planning.

Friends reach target for new path

The Friends of Leigh Library Gardens (FOLLG) have reached their fundraising target to install a new People’s Path in the Upper Gardens thanks to fantastic community support and a generous donation from the Lions Club of Leigh-on-Sea.

Huge Hang Out Online Event with Southend YMCA

Young musical talent from around the world will come together in a global online music event aimed at highlighting mental health and wellbeing among young people.