The Department for Education will cover the cost of candidates’ university tuition on the programme and will provide a tax-free bursary of £21,995 paid over the duration of the programme to support them during training.
Cabinet councillors will next week discuss the report which includes increasing council tax by 4.99% (2.99% for general use and 2% for adult social care). This will help fund the investment needed into frontline and statutory services and ensure that cost pressures can be met in 2025/26.
Southend-on-Sea City Council are reminding parents that primary school applications must be made by the end of Wednesday 15 January (11.59pm - if online) for a reception school place
The local charity is looking for positive and enthusiastic volunteers aged 16 or over to engage with trail-goers and look after over 30 uniquely designed penguin sculptures placed around the streets of Southend-on-Sea and Leigh-on-Sea
Councillors will debate major changes to how councils operate across the country and how this affects Southend-on-Sea and the wider county.
Come to Leigh-on-sea this spring and enjoy its rich fishing history, great shopping and wonderful restaurants.
The council is looking for a partner to install over 1,000 electric vehicle chargers in residential areas across the city over the next ten years.
The crowd roared with enthusiasm when Rylan made his entrance in his way over the top but suitably ’him’ costume. Flamboyant times ten.
Meet Santa on the Santa Bus coming to Leigh-on-sea on Monday 23rd December
On 18th December 2024, YMCA will be hosting a street collection, complete with festive busking in the ‘triangle,’ to bring holiday magic and collect Christmas donations.
This annual event promises to fill the air with festive cheer and delightful music over Christmas and New Year.
This week all the children and staff at Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery had the pleasure and privilege of meeting Sir Trevor McDonald and hearing about his remarkable life and career in journalism
Councillors will discuss proposals to change parking charges across the city from 1 April 2025, including reducing charges on the seafront and introducing a cheaper winter tariff.
The Toy Drive workshop is in full swing getting ready to provide some Christmas joy for vulnerable children and young people across the City of Southend.
Heycroft Primary School in Eastwood, Leigh-on-sea has undergone a remarkable transformation, thanks to the support of South East Essex Academy Trust (SEEAT).
The collection service will pick up real Christmas trees from households in return ‘fir’ a minimum donation of £7 on Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Monday 13th January 2025.
Essex artist Neil Fendell has revealed his penguin for next year’s spectacular summer art trail – Waddle-on-Sea!
If you have been a victim of fraud, you can safely call 159, they will ask which bank you are with and connect you directly to them.
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