Following the success of previous Slipper Swap events in November 2023 and a smaller event in February 2024, which saw over 450 pairs of old slippers swapped for new ones, the council is bringing back this important initiative.
easyJet has today announced three brand-new routes are on sale from London Southend Airport to Reus and Almeria in Spain, and the popular Mediterranean island of Malta, with departures from March 2025.
Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce enhanced first aid services for visitors to the High Street and seafront, made possible thanks to funding from the council's Public Health team.
Following the success of the Southchurch Business Expo in 2023, the council’s economic development team have organised another two expos set to take place later in the year, in both Southchurch and Leigh-on-Sea.
This was a thoroughly enjoyable night out and a show that I would highly recommend you to see.
Exciting news! Until September 1st, Indirock is offering Holiday Drop-Off Sessions every weekday from 10 AM to 12 PM. We have also added extra slots on Tuesdays and Fridays from 2 PM to 4 PM to give you more flexibility.
Enjoy three great acts and proceeds from this event will help bring back the beloved Leigh Folk Festival
From Saturday 24 August to Monday 26 August, Southend Pier will transform into a vibrant hub of entertainment against the backdrop of the stunning replica Spanish ship, Galeon Andalucia.
Southend City Jam, the UK's largest street art festival, returns from 30 August to 1 September 2024, transforming the city centre, seafront, and pier into a vibrant canvas of creativity.
All the classic moments are there: Vivian’s ride-or-die friendship with fellow streetwalker Kit de Luca, buying swish new outfits on Rodeo Drive (and getting her revenge on the snooty shop assistants.
On 6th and 7th July, displayed at The Living Room, Leigh Road, Leigh-on-sea the exhibition ‘Grief from a child’s eyes – let’s talk about the elephant in the room’, featured 20 creative pieces that explored the feelings of local young people who have experienced loss.
Action Fraud has noted a significant rise in reports of computer software service fraud in recent months. This happens when fraudsters posing as legitimate companies like your internet service provider or Microsoft, call you and tell you that there is a problem with your computer.
West Leigh residents living near the Vardon Drive and Woodlands Park entrances are asked to engage with a project to introduce new ‘leaky dams’ along the Prittle Brook which would improve water flows, biodiversity and prevent flooding.
Southend-on-Sea City Council is proud to announce that Sabria Hoxha, an active member of the Children in Care Council and Southend City Youth Council, has been honoured with the Youth Volunteer of the Year Award at the first-ever Southend Volunteer Awards 2024.
On Saturday 20th July a dispersal order was put in place to protect the public by Essex Police following information about potential trap racing events in Southend and Leigh-on-sea.
Southend-on-Sea City Council, in partnership with Arriva, is excited to announce enhancements to bus routes for residents, thanks to the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). With timetable changes on 28th July.
Residents and visitors to the City of Southend only have days left to experience the Knife Angel ahead of its closing ceremony on Sunday 28 July.
Acting, singing, dancing, costumes were all wonderful and this was a night out to remember. In fact, I would watch again if the chance arose. And speaking of arose, that is exactly what the audience did, accompanied by thunderous applause, as the actors took the bows.
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