Leigh on Sea News

Interview with the Cast of School of Rock

Ahead of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit West End musical School of Rock, which is opening at the Cliffs Pavilion tomorrow night, we had the pleasure of finding out about two wonderful young cast members who both live in Essex.

Read More

Win Tickets to see The Greatest Love of All at The Cliffs

We're giving away a pair of tickets to the tribute to Whitney Houston The Greatest Love of All on Saturday 30th October.

Read More

Leigh-On-Sea Independent Shops and Businesses Take Part in Fiver Fest to Celebrate Independent High Streets

Independent businesses in Southend-on-Sea are taking part in TOTALLY LOCALLY National Fiver Fest from 9th – 23rd October thanks to its success in Leigh-on-Sea over the past two years.

Read More

Planned highways improvement works announced for October

Nine roads and three pavements across the Borough are planned for repairs and resurfacing throughout October as the council continues its £10m highways investment programme for 2021/22.

Read More

Hot Properties This October From Bear

Some of the best homes on the market in Leigh this month, courtesy of Bear Estate Agents.

Read More

The food of Karnataka and Southern India

This month, The Mughal Dynasty restaurant looks at popular dishes in Karnataka, a state located in the country’s south-west, bordering Goa, Kerala and the Arabian Sea.

Read More

Less than two weeks until world-renowned cycle race comes to town

Southend-on-Sea is set to welcome elite global cyclists for the AJ Bell Women’s Tour in just under two weeks, with excitement building for the prestigious event.

Read More

Southend YMCA's Huge Hangout at Leigh Community Centre

The Huge Hangout is a free one-day event hosted by the Southend YMCA’s youth projects, All In Music and FYV. It will bring together youth from Southend and surrounding areas to explore mental health, whilst celebrating local musical talent.

Read More

60 Minute Mentor continues to provide support to students in Southend

Local businesses interested in providing guidance and advice to local school children are being urged to get in touch to become part of an inspiring mentor project, the 60 Minute Mentor Programme.

Read More

Southend-on-Sea Pier took delivery of the first eco-friendly train

On Tuesday 28th September, Southend-on-Sea Pier took delivery of the first eco-friendly train.

Read More

Fascinating artefacts to go on display at new Southend Central Museum exhibition

An intriguing new exhibition is set to open at Southend Central Museum celebrating the history of collecting and humanity’s timeless desire to collect and view curiosities.

Read More

Work completes on first stage of Leigh Cliffs repairs

The first stage of works to investigate what repairs need to be made to Leigh Cliffs has been completed.

Read More

Road closure order to provide emergency safety measures if needed

A road closure order - giving the council authority to close a section of Southend-on-Sea seafront to vehicles as a last resort to deal with any major safety concerns - is to be put in place from Friday 1 October.

Read More

Southend’s Virtual Song raising funds for local charities

The Southend Boys’ and Girls’ Choirs have joined up with past members and local musicians to produce a virtual recording of the classic song “How Can I keep from Singing?”.

Read More

Major improvement works finished at key junction

The main highway works for the junction improvement project at The Bell junction, which will increase traffic flow and improve air quality in the area, have been completed.

Read More

Get your tickets now for unique event taking place on world-famous Pier

A unique cultural event is taking place on the iconic Southend Pier this week, celebrating how it became HMS Leigh during World War 2 (WW2).

Read More

Selective licencing scheme update to be discussed at Cabinet

An update on the selective licencing scheme being introduced to better regulate landlords in certain wards of Southend has been discussed by Cabinet.

Read More

Two Waterside Dusk Performances Close Estuary 2021

Estuary 2021 has announced two final events that will bring to an end the second edition of the large-scale arts festival.

Read More

Southend business survey launched

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and the Southend Business Partnership are pleased to announce that the annual Southend business survey is now available.

Read More

London Southend Airport launches Independent Community Noise Forum Inbox

London Southend Airport received a good response to its call for members across the local community and today launched its Independent Community Noise Forum (London Southend Airport Community Noise Forum - LSACNF).

Read More