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London Southend Airport supports ‘Carbon Happy’

London Southend Airport has been keeping busy during lock down by collaborating with ‘Carbon Happy’ so that offsetting is available when passenger flights return.

Third sector groups honoured with prestigious award

Two Southend-based charities who work in the community have been honoured with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services (QAVS), the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.

Government COVID-19 testing supported by London Southend Airport and Council

London Southend Airport is working with Southend Borough Council to make a new COVID-19 testing facility available to symptomatic frontline workers and those over 65.

Bell junction improvements set to start in September

The main improvement works for The Bell junction project are set to begin in early September.

Please respect our parks and open spaces – Bin it or take it home

Residents and visitors are being asked to respect parks, beaches and other open spaces as lockdown measures are further relaxed today. Up to six people are now allowed to meet outside, as long as those from different households stay at least 2 metres apart.

Seafront plans will continue to be reviewed as weather set fair

After a busy and hot Bank Holiday Monday in Southend-on-Sea, the council’s cabinet member for community safety has said that plans and measures put in place locally since lockdown was relaxed earlier this month will continue to be reviewed and improved as necessary.

Leigh Street Marathon raises over £1000 for local hospice charity

A man from Leigh has brought his neighbours together to participate in a socially distanced ‘Street Marathon’ to support local hospice care, after a race he was meant to be taking part in was cancelled due to Coronavirus.

Top Doctor Embraces His ‘Rainbow Roots’ Raising £2k for Havens Hospices

A renowned palliative care consultant has stayed true to his promise of ‘embracing the rainbow’ by dying his hair after raising more than £2,000 for the charity he works for.

Southend Choir Create Virtual Recording for the NHS

Unable to meet in their usual weekly rehearsals, the Southend Boys’ and Girls’ Choirs have spent the last few weeks creating a virtual choir recording.

Southend Council: Our Letter to Support Schools

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has expressed its full support to all state funded schools in the borough confirming trust in their professional judgement as they are due to reopen.

London Southend Airport promote ‘Run-way’ Event for NHS

London Southend Airport has identified yet another opportunity to encourage positivity during this challenging time. The airport will host a charity run/cycle on Friday 29 May to help raise money for the NHS

Residents urged to use judgement before visiting recycling centres

With the Borough’s two household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) reopening to the public next week (Monday 18 May), the council is urging residents to think carefully and consider whether they need to visit or not.

Key workers can get free parking with new temporary permit scheme

Key workers carrying out essential work during the Coronavirus pandemic can now apply for a free temporary permit that allows them to park in all the borough’s council owned car parks and bays.

c2c Returns to Standard Service on the 18th of May

Following government recommendations, c2c is returning to its standard weekly timetable from the 18th of May.

Belfairs golf course set to reopen by the end of the month

Belfairs Golf course, a Southend-on-Sea Borough Council owned pay and play golf facility in Leigh-on-Sea, is planning to reopen by the end of the month following the Government’s relaxation of restrictions on Sunday 10 May.

Lifestyle

Gourmet Deli is open again for Business

After months of lockdown, Gourmet Deli is open again for business from 9-4pm everyday other than Monday.

Ice Cream now Available from Gourmet Deli

Gourmet Deli has partnered with the Saffron Ice Cream Company, an award-winning producer of speciality ice cream and winner of a great taste award for 3 years running.

Beach Avenue Portraits

My name is Damian Smith. I am a Retoucher and Photographer and for the past week I have been focusing more of my attention on my neighbours in Beach Avenue...

Preparing to sell your home

With the property market showing some signs of re-opening, now is the time to get ready to make sure you’re prepared for selling your home, and moving on.

Gourmet Deli Bank Holiday Picnic Box now Available

Gourmet Deli have put together a package of assorted meats, cheeses, wine and other luxury goods ready for this bank holiday.

New Online Classes with Create 98

Create98 are very excited to introduce online creative classes and bring back that studio feel whilst in isolation.

Baking with Pre-ferments

A short guide to baking bread with pre-ferments, what they are and how they're used.

Garden Centres Finally Open to the Public

The government’s announcement that our much-loved Garden Centres were opening their doors again to the general public was celebrated with great enthusiasm by the gardeners among us...