Leigh on Sea News

Cabinet to discuss re-ballot of Southend BID

The council’s cabinet will discuss the potential re-ballot of the Southend Improvement District (BID) area at its meeting on 26 July 2022.

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Plans for new leisure contract for Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea City Council is set to approach the market to see what options are available for council-run sport and leisure facilities in Southend-on-Sea, with the existing contract set to expire in 2025.

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Warning issued over disposable barbecues

Residents and visitors are being asked not to bring disposable barbecues to Southend's beaches, parks and open spaces

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International artists headlining Southend City festival

A brand new music festival to take place in a hangar at London Southend Airport on 2-4 September.

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New Chief Executive approved by Full Council

Full Council has approved the appointment of Rob Polkinghorne as the council’s new Chief Executive

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July Events in and Around Leigh

Looking for things to do over the summer? We’ve put together a list of events and things to do this July.

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Full day of cultural fun as part of the Queen’s Baton Relay this week

Residents and visitors are invited to join in a full day of free events on Friday

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‘The Tram Drivers’ Retreat’ wows at RHS Hampton Court

Southend-on-Sea’s allotment at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Festival is wowing festivalgoers

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Mini-herd set to be elephant-astic

Havens Hospices is inviting local schools, youth groups and community projects to join in the ‘ton of fun’ and decorate a baby elephant

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Rock of Ages Review by Nina Jervis

Nina Jervis reviews last night performance of Rock of Ages at the Cliffs Pavilion

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Better support at home for patients leaving hospital

A new scheme to help patients leave hospital sooner with better support at home has been launched.

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Census shows how the population of Southend is changing

First results from the 2021 national census have been published and show an extra 7,000 people live in Southend-on-Sea compared to ten years ago.

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Win a luxury bottle of botanical spirits

Pigs Bay Distillery are giving away a bottle of their finest botanical spirits in our summer competition

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New Art Trail Announced for City of Southend on Sea

An art trail that leaves an impression has been officially announced for summer 2023 in Southend on Sea.

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99 by 19: Calling Children and Young People across Southend-on-Sea

Southend's Cultural Education Partnership have crafted a new scheme designed for residents to discover 99 things to do in the City before turning 19 years old.

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Consultation for special educational needs and disabilities strategy

A consultation has launched asking for feedback on a draft strategy for services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

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Leigh Folk Festival Taking Place this Weekend

Leigh Folk Festival is taking place this weekend at Leigh Library Gardens and other locations around the town.

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Volunteers needed for 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay

Be a part of history! Volunteers needed as City hosts part of The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay

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The History of the Chilli Pepper

The Mughal Dynasty Fine Dining Indian Restaurant write about chilli's in Indian cooking

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Southend Museums to celebrate 100 years of famous EKCO electrical company and they want your help

An exciting new exhibition will open at Central Museum this November to commemorate the centenary of the EKCO electrical company

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