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Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant applications are now open

Hospitality, Leisure and Accommodation sectors, that are being affected by the Omicron variant of COVID-19 may be eligible for a one-off government grant of up to £6,000.

One Day - Holocaust Memorial Day

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council asks Southend-on-Sea to join us for our annual service of commemoration to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.

New Free Southend Careers Service

A free support system offering access to employment, training and further education in the Borough, has been launched.

‘S for Southend’ showcasing the best of local artistic talent

An inspiring new community exhibition called ‘S for Southend’ is taking place at Focal Point Gallery

Additional investment proposed for our seafront

Additional investment into Southend-on-Sea’s seafront over the next five years is being proposed as part of the council’s draft capital investment programme up to March 2027.

Extension of charging hours and enforcement along seafront proposed - along with town centre parking charge freeze

Plans to support evening parking pressures in the central seafront area are to be discussed as part of the council’s draft budget for 2022/23

Notice of election for the Southend West constituency published

A notice of election for the Southend West constituency has been published.

Festival shines new light on our new City

A trail of incredible art installations is set to light up Southend-on-Sea in 2022 as part of the first ever Southend LuminoCity Festival of Light, bringing four dazzling nights of wonder to the soon-to-be City.

Further funding for healthier, greener travel

Healthier, greener travel is on the cards, with vast improvements to the Borough’s cycling network and initiatives to encourage walking and cycling for residents and visitors to be discussed by cabinet

Care providers to get £1,000 bonus for each extra resident following Government funding

A £1,000 bonus is being offered by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council to providers for every additional care package and residential care placement they can commit to.

Havens Hospices welcomes back Tree-Recycling collection service to support their care

After last year’s success, Havens Hospices is welcoming back its Christmas Tree collection service, covering more households in the New Year to help raise vital funds for local hospice care.

Santa’s sleigh is on its way thanks to generous donations

Nearly 2,000 vulnerable children and young people will have a Christmas present to open on the big day, thanks to the incredible generosity of local residents and businesses.

Best Festive Business Winners Announced

The Cliff Pub in Southend-on-Sea has been announced as the winner of the 2021 Best Festive Business competition following the public vote on the Business-on-Sea Facebook page.

easyJet Flights to Spain return to Southend Airport

easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today announced that it will once again offer flights from London Southend for next summer to Malaga in Spain and Palma de Majorca in the Balearic Islands.

Early years students organise toy drive collection.

University Centre South Essex organised a toy collection for Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s eighth annual Toy Drive to help underprivileged families in the community this Christmas.

Lifestyle

What Would I Tell My Younger Self About Financial Protection?

A popular reflection exercise involves writing a letter to your younger self, describing and explaining all the life lessons you have learned.

Nina Jervis Reviews 9 To 5 At the Cliffs Pavilion

"We're going on a wild ride back to the 80's, chirps Dolly Parton at the start of 9 to 5.

Win Tickets for the Magical Madama Butterfly At the Cliffs Pavilion

We are giving away 2 pairs of tickets for Madama Butterfly at the Cliffs Pavillion on 18th February.

Southend Half Marathon returns next summer after Covid break

Southend’s premier running event - which raises thousands of pounds for local hospice care - is set to return to its usual coastal route in 2022 after being postponed by the pandemic.

My mortgage fixed rate is ending. What are my options?

If there’s one thing I wish everybody knew about mortgages, it’s that you won’t make payments at the same rate throughout its entire term!

Nina Jervis Reviews Cinderella at the Cliffs Pavilion

“You never forget your first pantomime experience”, said Brian Conley at the end of Cinderella, before telling the audience that his own had featured Arthur Askey (cue quizzical looks from everybody but the grandparents).

Indian Spices At Christmas

This time of year, thoughts are likely turning to Christmas cooking - whether it’s mince pies, Christmas cakes and puddings, gingerbread or even spiced nuts to enjoy with a festive tipple...

Winterizing Your House Plants

From evening frosty chills to temperatures fluctuating indoors, houseplants – as well as plants you’ve brought indoors for the winter months – can be put under incredible amounts of stress, and it’s important to keep your plants healthy and thriving by winterizing them as much as possible.

Jingle Meals needs your help

Jingle Meals, a local initiative started by Chalkwell resident Ryan Gosling, will once again be delivering Christmas dinner with all the trimmings to those who are vulnerable, elderly, and also working for the NHS.