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Cabinet to consider next stage in developing new Local Plan

The Council is preparing an innovative new Local Plan to manage future growth.

Speeding up the Disabled Facilities Grant

Disabled residents who need adaptations done to their home could have the work done more quickly, with the council’s cabinet set to discuss a policy amendment to the Disabled Facilities Grant policy.

Public Notice: Designation Of An Area For Selective Licensing

A public notice from Southend Borough Council.

More electric vehicle charging points if new policy is agreed

New housing developments could have to provide electric vehicle charging points if new planning powers are introduced in the future.

Council launches consultation on new draft Air Quality Action Plan

The Council has launched a consultation of its new draft Air Quality Action Plan which outlines the actions the Council will take to improve the air quality of the Borough between 2021 and 2025.

Citizens Advice Southend receive The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services for 2021

Citizen’s Advice Southend have been honoured with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.

Appreciation for our community volunteers

Volunteers Week 2021 has arrived, and Southend-on-Sea Borough Council would like to thank and celebrate our community volunteers for their hard work and dedication throughout the year.

Council launches barbecue consultation

The Council has launched a consultation which aims to gather views about the use of barbecues in the Borough’s public areas.

Gold Standard onsite private PCR testing at London Southend Airport

London Southend Airport has collaborated with Prenetics to offer onsite private COVID-19 tests.

New online engagement page launched by Music on Sea

Music on Sea has launched an engagement project for students to share their ideas for the future of music, as well as sharing stories of their experiences of music in Southend.

London Southend Airport to restart passenger flights as travel restrictions ease

London Southend Airport today opens its doors to passengers following several false starts due to lockdown.

Taxi drivers given free face coverings for passengers

Taxi drivers across Southend-on-Sea have been given free face coverings to hand out to their passengers free-of-charge.

Planned June highways works

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

Great British Spring Clean set to take over the town

A national campaign to get local people involved in cleaning up their community is set to launch this week – and here is how local groups can get involved.

As eviction bans lifts, landlords urged to ‘call before you serve’

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is urging landlords and tenants to call the housing solutions team before issuing an eviction notice.

Lifestyle

Southend BID refresh Southend-on-Sea’s High Street in celebration of this year’s Great British Spring Clean

Southend BID, Southend’s local Business Improvement District, has brought the powerful message of the Great British Spring Clean

Art installation which converts sunlight and moisture to water on show at Southend Pier

A new art installation which uses panels to take sunlight and moisture from the air and convert it to drinking water is now on show on Southend Pier as part of the Estuary 2021 arts festival.

Local hospice charity looking for London Marathon runners to support their hospice care

Havens Hospices is seeking runners who have managed to grab a place at this year’s world-famous London Marathon to join ‘Team Havens’ and help raise vital funds for their hospice care.

The Cher Show is coming to the Cliffs Pavilion

The Cliffs Pavilion have announced that The Cher Show is coming to the theatre in August of next year.

Arts Award at Estuary 2021

Over half term, young visitors to Estuary 2021 can achieve their Discover Arts Award whilst enjoying all the festival has to offer.

Tales from the Thames: A Creative Estuary Co-commission with Queen's Theatre Hornchurch

A new play will bring live theatre to parts of South Essex where it is rarely, if ever, staged.

Bric-a-Brac Trail Returns this June

Following the success of 2020's first Leigh on Sea Bric and Brac Trail, the organisers have set a date for another event in June 2021.

Estuary Festival Begins on May 22nd

The festival has been curated in response to the Thames Estuary and the lives, landscapes and histories found there. A mix of large scale and intimate visual art, literature, music and film, it celebrates culture, creativity, recovery and renewal.