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A Beautiful Sunrise in Old Leigh

A beautiful sunrise in Old Leigh captured by local resident Chris Blundell. Sometimes it's just worth sitting back, relaxing and contemplating what a beautiful place Leigh on Sea is.

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Additional investment proposed for our seafront

Additional investment into Southend-on-Sea’s seafront over the next five years is being proposed as part of the council’s draft capital investment programme up to March 2027.

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Extension of charging hours and enforcement along seafront proposed - along with town centre parking charge freeze

Plans to support evening parking pressures in the central seafront area are to be discussed as part of the council’s draft budget for 2022/23

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Win Tickets for the Magical Madama Butterfly At the Cliffs Pavilion

We are giving away 2 pairs of tickets for Madama Butterfly at the Cliffs Pavillion on 18th February.

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Notice of election for the Southend West constituency published

A notice of election for the Southend West constituency has been published.

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Festival shines new light on our new City

A trail of incredible art installations is set to light up Southend-on-Sea in 2022 as part of the first ever Southend LuminoCity Festival of Light, bringing four dazzling nights of wonder to the soon-to-be City.

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Further funding for healthier, greener travel

Healthier, greener travel is on the cards, with vast improvements to the Borough’s cycling network and initiatives to encourage walking and cycling for residents and visitors to be discussed by cabinet

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Care providers to get £1,000 bonus for each extra resident following Government funding

A £1,000 bonus is being offered by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council to providers for every additional care package and residential care placement they can commit to.

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Havens Hospices welcomes back Tree-Recycling collection service to support their care

After last year’s success, Havens Hospices is welcoming back its Christmas Tree collection service, covering more households in the New Year to help raise vital funds for local hospice care.

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Southend Half Marathon returns next summer after Covid break

Southend’s premier running event - which raises thousands of pounds for local hospice care - is set to return to its usual coastal route in 2022 after being postponed by the pandemic.

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Santa’s sleigh is on its way thanks to generous donations

Nearly 2,000 vulnerable children and young people will have a Christmas present to open on the big day, thanks to the incredible generosity of local residents and businesses.

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New Free Southend Careers Service

A free support system offering access to employment, training and further education in the Borough, has been launched.

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Best Festive Business Winners Announced

The Cliff Pub in Southend-on-Sea has been announced as the winner of the 2021 Best Festive Business competition following the public vote on the Business-on-Sea Facebook page.

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Christmas Properties from Bear

A superb three-bedroom semi-detached family home that boasts an impressive lounge diner.

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My mortgage fixed rate is ending. What are my options?

If there’s one thing I wish everybody knew about mortgages, it’s that you won’t make payments at the same rate throughout its entire term!

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easyJet Flights to Spain return to Southend Airport

easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today announced that it will once again offer flights from London Southend for next summer to Malaga in Spain and Palma de Majorca in the Balearic Islands.

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Anna Firth New Conservative Candidate for Southend West

It has been confirmed that Anna Firth is the new Conservative candidate for Southend West.

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Early years students organise toy drive collection.

University Centre South Essex organised a toy collection for Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s eighth annual Toy Drive to help underprivileged families in the community this Christmas.

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Nina Jervis Reviews Cinderella at the Cliffs Pavilion

“You never forget your first pantomime experience”, said Brian Conley at the end of Cinderella, before telling the audience that his own had featured Arthur Askey (cue quizzical looks from everybody but the grandparents).

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Official data for GCSEs and A-levels reveals big improvements

GCSE and A-level students are being praised by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council after official data from the Department of Education reveals big improvements across the borough.

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