Councillor Tony Cox elected as Southend’s 105th Mayor
Councillor Tony Cox was formally elected as the 105th Mayor of Southend on the 14th May at the Annual Meeting of the Council, taking over the role from Cllr Nigel Folkard.
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Metal Southend’s Creative Wellbeing Project Connect & Create Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Improved Mental Health in Southend
Since 2016, Metal Southend’s acclaimed creative wellbeing programme, Connect & Create, has supported over 2000 people, including people living with dementia, survivors of trauma, and those experiencing mental health challenges, through inclusive arts-based activity grounded in therapeutic practice, that nurture healing, confidence and joy.
West Leigh School Children Stand Up to Parking Problems
Pupils at West Leigh Junior School are taking a stand on road safety with the launch of a new Parking Patrol initiative aimed at improving parking behaviour outside the school gates.
Christmas Partnership Continues at the Cliffs Pavilion
Following the success of the partnership established in 2025, Southend Theatres and Veritas Live Entertainment are pleased to announce that 2026 festive season of parties in the Maritime will again be brought to the Cliffs Pavilion by Veritas.
easyJet announces new flights from Southend Airport to Belfast City
Flights are on sale now, with the new service set to commence on 25th October 2026 and operate three times a week on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays.
Council reminds residents of accessible voting support available ahead of next week’s local elections
With polling day fast approaching, residents in Southend-on-Sea are being reminded of the arrangements in place for the local elections taking place on Thursday 7 May 2026.
Interview with Darren Ryan Local Author of Lifeline
This week we speak with local author Darren Ryan about his brand new book "Lifeline". A life-changing event led Darren Ryan to join the police. Fifteen years later, another life-changing moment forced him to leave the service after developing PTSD.
Old Leigh-on-sea Artists Market This May Bank Holiday Monday
Old leigh-on-sea Artists’ Market returns to Strand Wharf on Bank Holiday Monday, May 4th, for its 12th edition, once again showcasing the very best of local creative talent.
SHANE RICHIE AND FAYE TOZER TO STAR IN CLIFFS PAVILION PANTOMIME SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS
Southend Theatres and pantomime producer Crossroads Pantomimes have announced that television, recording, musical theatre and pantomime star Shane Richie and Steps singer and musical theatre star Faye Tozer will headline this year’s Cliffs Pavilion pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs from Saturday 12 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027.
Leigh-on-sea Farmers Market Returns This May
A vibrant day celebrating fresh, local, and handmade goodness right in the heart of the Leigh-on-sea community.
Visit the best non-selective school for GCSE results in South Essex
Thorpe Hall School’s next open morning on 30th April will give parents a chance to see why the school’s GCSE results have soared in recent years – and why they’ve been confirmed as the best performing non-selective school in south Essex.
'Glow for Havens’ returns to light up the night for Hospice Care
After a successful first year, the community fundraising event Glow for Havens will return for its second year on Saturday 19th September, following its achievement of raising over £32,000 in vital funds for specialist care and support provided by Havens Hospices.
Volunteers needed for the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge
This is a fantastic summer holiday volunteering opportunity for all adults and young people (aged 14 and over) who would like to encourage children to read and give something back to their community.
Southend Halloween Parade returns for the sixth year
Southend’s much‑loved Halloween Parade will return in 2026 for its sixth year, and for the first time ever it will take place on Halloween night itself - Saturday 31 October.
AI speed camera aims to reduce road safety accidents on busy Southend dual carriageway near school
The road is close to a secondary school, and monitoring shows that around 85% of vehicles in Lane 2 travel at close to 50 mph in free‑flowing conditions, above the 40mph speed limit.
Leigh-on-sea Port Regeneration Have Your Say
Leigh-on-sea Port is one of the most important working harbours on the Thames Estuary and a key part of Southend’s heritage. The Council is committed to securing its long-term future so that the site can continue supporting the fishing and cockling industry, local jobs and the wider community for many years to come.
Illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes seized by Southend Council Trading Standards and Essex Police following raids on premises across the city
In a joint operation, officers visited several shops in central Southend, seizing illegal items valued at nearly £25,000. The cigarettes were found to be either counterfeit or ‘cheap whites’ which are manufactured in Asia and the Middle East and have been proven to contain very poor-quality tobacco and toxic substances, such as rat poison and asbestos. All the hand rolling tobacco seized was found to be counterfeit versions of popular brands such as Golden Virginia.
Free c2c travel for London Marathon runners 2026
Local rail operator c2c Railway will be providing free train travel for those taking part in this year’s London Marathon on Sunday 26 April 2026.
