Uber surrenders licence to operate in Southend
Southend-on-Sea City Council has issued the following statement after Uber informed the council it has chosen to surrender its Private Hire Operator Licence to operate in the city.
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Leigh on Sea News
Local Year 4 and 5 students - get ready to ‘Expect More’
Year 4 and 5 children from across the borough are invited to experience a taste of life at Thorpe Hall School, at their upcoming Expect More Experience Day on Saturday 28th February.
Big Sparks Grant Applications Now Open in Leigh-on-sea
The Big Sparks Fund will provide grants to residents, businesses and community groups who want to make a positive change within their communities.
What is the Future for Hospice Care by Louise Bryan
When the government announced £25 million in capital funding for hospices recently, we welcomed it. Any investment in hospice care matters, and we’ve seen the positive impact of previous capital funding through improvements to our buildings at Fair Havens and Little Havens.
Youth councillors team up with Cabinet members to shape the future of Southend
Power to the young people of Southend, who took an important step in shaping the future of their city as members of the Southend City Youth Council upon meeting with Cabinet members for a special induction session on 13 January 2026
New social club for leigh mid-lifers - welcome to the Tuesday Club
The Tuesday Club is a brand new social club for Leigh-on-Sea. It's aimed at mid-lifers based in Leigh and the surrounding areas, and promises to provide "organised fun for the adulting era".
MEGA GREGGS: A GIANT BITE OUT OF SOUTHEND’S HIGH STREET BY ENZO HARRISON
Four. It’s not a big number is it? Well it’s all perspective. Four quid? You can't buy a lot with that. Four minutes? Not very long. Four Greggs locations in one high-street? That’s a lot.
Greedy for Geneva? London Southend adds even more flights to Switzerland
London Southend Airport is serving up even more flights to Switzerland, extending its popular Geneva route right through to mid-October
Want to write your life story but don't know where to start? A new memoir writing course launches in Leigh-on-Sea this February
Leigh-on-Sea has always been a town full of wonderful stories. From beachside conversations to catch-ups over coffee, there’s always a place to share a tale or two.
£90m partnership to tackle flooding and wastewater using smart technology and dry-gardens approved at Cabinet
This programme is expected to deliver visible improvements for residents across Southend-on-Sea. Residents will see greener streets, rain gardens on grass verges, and other measures that reduce flooding and enhance biodiversity.
Parking charges to be frozen under new budget proposals as Southend Council takes control of parking services
Southend-on-Sea City Council has proposed freezing all pay-and-display parking charges for the 2026/27 financial year as part of its draft budget – helping residents and visitors with the cost of living while strengthening local parking services.
Full Council votes for local elections to go ahead as planned in May 2026
Full Council has voted unanimously that it wishes for local elections to take place as planned in May 2026. This outcome was agreed following a vote on a motion at an Extraordinary Council Meeting held on Monday 12th January 2026.
REVIEW OF THE BODYGUARD, THE MUSICAL BY LYNN CARROLL
Wow, wow and wow again. This was a show that definitely had that sometimes evasive wow factor and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Grant Applications Open For Big Sparks Project coming soon to Leigh-on-sea
Leigh-on-sea Town Council will be delivering the Big Sparks Project this January. Providing grants to residents, businesses and community groups who want to make a positive change in their local community.
Southend Political Leaders reaffirm collective support for five-unitary model in response to Local Government Reorganisation consultation
The cross-party letter sets out why a five-unitary model is considered the best option to protect local identity, strengthen democratic accountability, deliver sustainable public services and support long-term financial stability.
RADIO 4 PROGRAMME ANY QUESTIONS? (AQ) COMES TO LEIGH ON SEA
The broadcast is on Friday 6 February 2026 At Highlands Methodist Church, Sutherland Boulevard, Leigh on Sea, SS9 3PT (which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year).
Salvation Army leaders thank community for generosity at Christmas
The leaders of The Salvation Army in Leigh-on-Sea say they want to thank individuals, businesses and organisations who supported their work during Christmas and throughout the year.
C2C joins the Great British Rail Sale
Local Leigh-on-sea rail operator c2c Railway Limited is proud to once again be joining the Rail Delivery Group’s (RDG) Great British Rail Sale (GBRS) and offering customers up to 50% off Off-Peak railway tickets.
Jack and the Beanstalk - Show Up Productions Review by Nina Jervis-Green
The all-female cast of five were fantastic, performing with warmth and zeal that was completely addictive.
