The Leigh on Sea Guide

Borough prepares for further easing of lockdown restrictions

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council welcomes further easing of lockdown measures from 17 May but urges residents and visitors to remain cautious.

Remaining leisure centres in the Borough set to reopen

Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre will welcome back indoor group exercise classes kicking off a new timetable with a special 5.45am class on Monday 17 May.

London Southend Airport collaborate with SECE MIND for Mental Health Awareness Week 10-16 May

London Southend Airport is collaborating with South East and Central Essex Mind (SECE MIND) to support Mental Health Awareness Week, 10-16 May.

Visitors welcomed back to cultural venues with world class exhibitions

Cultural venues in Southend are set to start reopening their doors to the public following confirmation by the Government that the country will enter step three of the roadmap to recovery.

Vital safety barrier works completed across Southend-on-Sea

Work to install new pedestrian and road safety barriers across the Borough has been completed, as part of a £440,000 investment from the council’s capital investment programme.

Restart Grant will help Southend businesses reopen safely as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted

Businesses across the Borough have been successfully applying to the Council for the Restart Grant scheme in readiness for Step 3 of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown on 17 May.

FOSTER CARE FORTNIGHT: Southend Fostering Service needs local heroes to help transform lives

As part of Foster Care Fortnight (11-23 May), Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s Fostering Service are searching for much-needed local heroes to become foster carers.

By-Election Results Now In

The results of last night’s by-elections have been announced.

New grant funding now available for eligible businesses in Southend

London Southend Airport continues to support SNAP Helpline

SNAP Charity provides vital support to local families with children who have any special need or disability. The helpline is more important than ever during the pandemic ensuring that families can speak to someone to receive assistance.

Elections 2021 - Vote Safe Southend

Voters will see additional safety measures in place at polling stations tomorrow (Thursday 6 May).

Planned May highways works

Up to eight roads across the borough are planned for repairs and resurfacing throughout May as the council continues with its planned winter highways works programme.

Help make a difference to youngsters this summer holiday

Charities, schools and local businesses are being asked to come forward and help provide a summer of fun for children and young people in Southend-on-Sea.

Protect, respect, enjoy - have fun but please be respectful this bank holiday

With lockdown restrictions having eased and a bank holiday weekend approaching, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council are urging residents and visitors to be respectful whilst having fun.