Leigh on Sea News

Lest we forget – Remembrance Day Service

Southend-on-Sea’s annual Remembrance Day commemoration service will take place on Sunday 14 November at the Cenotaph on Clifftown Parade.

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Country Evening At the Palace Theatre with Ward Thomas

The Grand Ole Opry came to the Palace Theatre last night with Ward Thomas headlining and guest appearances from The Country Affair and Dan Owen.

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Snacks of Southern India

The Mughal Dynasty writes on some popular snacks in South India that you may be interested in making and trying at home.

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Latest stage of County Lines campaign lets young people know there is a way out from drug gangs

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is letting young people and their families know there is always a way out from drug gangs, through the latest stage of the #SeeTheSigns campaign.

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Interview with Anthony Banks, Director of Dial M for Murder

Dial M for Murder is being performed at The Palace Theatre on the 9th November (this coming Tuesday). In the run up to the showing we've published an interview with Anthony Banks, the show's director.

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Electric vehicle charging points in new builds proposed

All new housing and commercial developments built in Southend-on-Sea could have electric vehicle charging points, as part of a proposed new planning policy to be discussed at cabinet next week.

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Can you help be Santa for the annual Toy Drive?

It’s that time of year again - we are bringing the eighth annual Toy Drive to town this Christmas, with the aim of ensuring all of Southend’s vulnerable children and young people receive a gift.

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Council to discuss further investment in economic recovery

The council’s cabinet will discuss plans to make a direct financial stake in the Seaway leisure development which will be anchored by Empire Cinemas, Hollywood Bowl and Travelodge.

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Cliffs Pavilion upgrade to be discussed

Upgrades to the Cliffs Pavilion Theatre will be discussed at cabinet in the hopes of keeping the venue’s spot as one of the top ten regional theatres in the country.

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Council’s ‘spooktacular’ Halloween Parade is going ahead this Saturday

Southend-on-Sea’s first ever Halloween Parade will take place along the seafront this Saturday (30 October) featuring over 700 participants!

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Funding bid success for Leigh Port and Cliffs Pavilion improvements

The Government confirmed today that Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has been successful in its bid for funding from its Levelling Up Fund.

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London Southend Airport and SECE Mind to host Mental ‘Elf’ Run

The airport will once again open its doors to members of the public with a festive fundraiser to walk or run the length of its runway whilst raising vital funds for SECE Mind. An ambitious target of £5,000 has been set from entry fees and sponsorship which the airport will match fund for a potential target of £10,000 awarded to the charity.

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Twenty One reopens as a creative community café

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and Focal Point Gallery are delighted to announce the reopening of Twenty One in partnership with Elwira Middleton, restoring this cultural and community café to the heart of Southend-on-Sea.

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Sir David Amess RIP 1952-2021

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Have your say on 10-year parking strategy for the Borough

Residents and businesses are being urged to take part in a public consultation on the Borough’s first parking strategy, which will shape the council’s approach to parking management in Southend-on-Sea for the next 10 years.

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London Southend Airport publishes new price list to incentivise quieter and cleaner aircraft

London Southend Airport has introduced a new tariff incentivising the use of quieter and cleaner aircraft – its latest step as part of its Connecting Communities commitment.

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Additional seafront safety measures almost complete

Work is nearly complete on the installation of 48 multi-purpose blocks on Southend seafront, providing additional safety, whilst also providing additional seating, colour, and greenery in the tourist hotspot.

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All aboard for consultation on bus services in the Borough

The council is seeking views on local bus services in Southend with the aim of working with bus companies to improve the service over the coming years.

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Review: School of Rock at the Cliffs

Nina Jervis writes on last night's performance of School of Rock.

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Raising awareness in Southend of hate crime

Pop-up information stands will be cropping up in Southend next week as part of Hate Crime Awareness Week.

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