Our 5 minutes with Natalie King

Free Christmas parking comes to town
Residents and visitors can enjoy free Christmas parking on Sunday’s in December as the Christmas rush approaches.

Creating a clean energy future for Leigh-on-Sea
Energy infrastructure in Leigh-on-Sea is being investigated following Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s recently declared climate change emergency.

Carriageway closures at The Bell junction

A weekend road closure and subsequent three-week northbound lane closure at Hobleythick Lane are planned to allow underground electricity cables and gas pipes to be moved before work takes place on improving The Bell junction.

12 Days of Christmas for Charity
Havens Hospices is relying on the good will of Essex businesses this Christmas to help raise money for the seriously ill children and adults it cares for.

Shop local this Small Business Saturday
Local businesses are invited to celebrate Small Business Saturday as part of a national campaign which is designed to encourage shoppers to buy local.

Christmas Concert for Southend’s new hospice
On Friday 13th December, St Michael’s Church in Benfleet is opening its doors for a night of live music to raise money for Southend’s new hospice.

Taxi drivers join us in protecting our children from county lines and child exploitation
Taxi drivers across the borough of Southend are being trained to spot the signs of child exploitation, in a programme designed to crack down on county lines activity.