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Free and active support sessions for unpaid carers

Unpaid carers will get free physical activity sessions after Southend-on-Sea Borough Council teamed up with Sport for Confidence to provide support.

Council responds to Government’s four-part plan to lift coronavirus lockdown

On Monday, the government announced its four-part plan to lift the COVID-19 lockdown in England.

Southend BID welcomes new Director to the board

Southend Business Improvement District (BID) is delighted to announce Chris Johnson, owner of Énergie Fitness, as a new Director.

Household waste collection catch up operation

Following disruption to collections due to the snowfall last week, Veolia are putting additional resources into collecting all recycling and waste collections missed, as well as carrying out this week’s collections.

Free parking after 6pm set to stay as part of amendments to parking proposals

The council’s cabinet have today agreed changes to draft parking charge proposals that were announced in January.

Joint housing scheme for underused garage site to be discussed

A joint housing scheme to replace an underused garage site with homes is to be discussed at cabinet.

Dog control orders set for Cabinet discussion

Plans to renew the Borough’s dog control orders through a new public space protection order are set to be discussed by Cabinet.

Additional Restriction Grants available for eligible businesses in Southend

Southend Pass set to be available to all

The Southend Pass is set to be offered to residents from outside the Borough too, as the cabinet member for transport looks at boosting visitor numbers for the summer season.

Holiday opportunities for eligible school children and young people in Southend-on-Sea

Local children’s and young people’s charities, providers and schools are being asked to get involved with a holiday activity scheme for eligible children and young people in Southend-on-Sea.

Cliff stabilisation works at Belton Way East

Following a recent routine survey at Belton Way, the council’s highways department have identified areas of slope instability.

Hospice care ‘Enriched’ by Apprenticeships - Apprenticeship Week 8th - 14th February

Two local hospice employees say they can now further 'enrich the patient care experience' after completing a complex nursing apprenticeship scheme.

Pollinator strategy creating a buzz in Southend

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is seeking residents’ views and comments on an updated pollinator strategy, which looks at improving and increasing habitats for pollinators across the borough.

Free parking for vaccination centre visitors

Two hours free parking will be in place for people attending the NHS vaccination centre at the Cliffs Pavilion.