The Government has today (5 February) written to Southend-on-Sea City Council, Essex County Council, and Thurrock Council accepting their request to be part of the Devolution Priority Programme.
With Southend’s inaugural City Day less than a month away, the council is delighted to bring back the Window Wanderland festival, helping build excitement for Southend City Day on 1 March.
The half hourly service will loop alternatively via the Launch Pad at the Airport Business Park and Holiday Inn bus stop at London Southend Airport and will support residents within St Laurence, Eastwood Park, Belfairs, Blenheim Park, Leigh and West Leigh wards.
Essex Police Southend issue warning "If you ride an e-scooter, you WILL have it seized, and you WILL NOT get it back."
Year 4 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 8th March 2025.
Please be aware of new scams:- United Airlines, DVLA, Winter Fuel Payment, Electoral Registration, Booking.com. While a lot of fraud is now happening online as it is easier, cheaper, you can reach a lot of people quickly, and there is less chance of getting caught, please remember that fraud can happen in person, right on your doorstep. Treat unsolicited callers to your door in the same way I hope you are treating unsolicited telephone calls: a quick ‘no thank you’ and shut the door.
‘Made from this Land’, a public artwork trail by local artist Emma Edmondson, has been nominated for the 2025 PSSA Marsh Award for Excellence in Public Sculpture.
Many young carers can struggle with their mental health and miss school due to the pressures of their caring role. This service offers group activities, events, school support, and assessments for young carers in the area.
I was immersed in the action on stage but on a few occasions when I came to, I realised a smile had become my default setting throughout. Why would you not smile at such a happy foot tapping show?
A group of students at Thorpe Hall School in Southend have collaborated on a huge project to represent 100 years of history, in honour of the school’s centenary year.
The Southend Theatres are delighted to offer local young people with special educational needs and disabilities Total Palace; a theatre group to help them develop and grow in confidence and skill.
c2c has announced that from next month customers will be able to pay for their journeys right across the c2c route, into London and the wider pay as you go area, by presenting a contactless payment card or device at their departure and arrival stations.
Since being elected as Labour MP for Southend East and Rochford last year, Bayo and his team have spent a lot of time getting to know the local community, including visiting The One Love Project site in Carnarvon Road,
The Cliffs Pavilion is inviting prospective brides and grooms to a free Wedding Open Day on Sunday 2 February. Anyone planning a wedding can explore the venue and see the beautiful function suite fully dressed for a wedding.
Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c is offering up to 50% off Off-Peak Return tickets as part of the Great British Rail Sale 2025.
The Sarah Moore Pub in Leigh-on-sea has had a last minute lease reprieve and will be back open for business on the 20th January 2025
Havens Hospices has successfully turned trees into care once more, collecting 1150 real Christmas trees from homes across south Essex
How would I describe it? Part Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, part Frankenstein, part Carry On Screaming, this is the craziest, most riotous show I’ve ever seen. That, of course, is exactly why it’s so popular.
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.
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