Leigh on Sea News

Back to bus use with enhanced partnership agreement

The council and local bus companies discuss how they can work together to improve bus services and increase bus use

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January Events

Stuck for things to do in the New Year? We've put together a list of local events taking place this January.

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Council discuss new safety rail at Southchurch Park lake

Installation of new safety rail at Southchurch Park lake is set to be discussed at cabinet next week

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Southend Council looking to raise income

Southend-on-Sea City Council’s cabinet is to consider an increase in fees and charges to tackle a large budget gap

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January Listings from Bear

More properties and listings from Bear this January.

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Volunteers needed to look after the herd

Havens Hospices is looking for volunteers to help with its unforgettable public art trail, Herd In The City

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Recycle your Christmas tree

Real Christmas tree collections between Tue 3 Jan and Fri 13 Jan.

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Council combats negative effects of climate change

Southend-on-Sea City Council has been working on some exciting strategies and projects over the past year to help combat the negative effects of climate change.

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Southend Half Marathon returns for Summer 2023

Registration is now open for the Southend Half Marathon taking place on Sunday 11th June 2023.

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Draft Council Budget with possible 5% Council Tax Rise

Southend Council is facing its most challenging budget setting for many years

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Planned road and pavement improvements announced for December

Three roads and pavements across Southend-on-Sea are planned for repairs and resurfacing starting in December as the council continues its £10m highways investment programme for 2022/23.

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Agencies join to look after rough sleepers as freezing temperatures predicted

Various agencies in Southend-on-Sea will be working together to look after people sleeping rough after the Met Office announced freezing temperatures over the next few nights.

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Rock ‘n’ Glow elephant revealed for art trail

Essex artist, Neil Fendell, has revealed his completed elephant for next year’s spectacular summer art trail – Rock ‘n’ Glow.

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Essex Artist Paul Karslake’s Lasting Legacy Unveiled at its Hospice Home

The last sculpture created by a renowned local artist before he died has been given its permanent home as a legacy of his charity work.

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Free Sunday festive parking returns to Southend

All council-managed car parks across the City will be free all day on Sundays until Christmas, providing a welcomed boost for traders across Southend-on-Sea.

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Fresh Face Pillow Company

Essex based beauty entrepreneur invents a pillow that can help fight ageing - and the effects of menopause!

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Get ready for window wonderland

Get ready for window wonderland as Southend’s Best Festive Business competition returns

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Sugar Cane in Indian Festive Cooking

Sugar Cane is a native Indian plant that was introduced overseas to the Americas and Caribbean in the 19th century

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Nina Jervis Reviews The Mirror Crack'd

Ghastly goings on at Gossington Hall last night in the brilliant Mirror Crack'd.

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Shop with a difference this Christmas with Havens Hospices

A local hospice charity has launched a brand-new online Christmas shop to raise vital funds towards its care this festive season.

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