Record-breaking visitor numbers enjoy iconic pier
Southend Pier welcomed over 74,000 visitors in August, the highest number of visitors since records began 14 years ago.
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Leigh on Sea News
Consultation on dangerous use of watercraft is welcomed
The council’s cabinet member for community safety has welcomed a new national consultation seeking to strengthen enforcement around the dangerous use of personal watercraft.
Win Tickets to see Nabil Abdulrashid at the Palace Theatre
The comedian is bringing his set to the Palace Theatre on Tuesday 28th September.
Cabinet to review conservation area appraisals
Seven of Southend’s 14 conservation areas could adopt updated conservation area appraisals to enhance the council’s ability to protect these much-loved areas, subject to Cabinet approval.
Council seeks views of local people on best approach for new Southend Local Plan
The council is preparing a new Local Plan to help guide future growth and development in the Borough over the next 20 years and is seeking views of local people on the best approach to take in how best to plan for future development needs across Southend-on-Sea.
Hot Properties This September From Bear
Some of the best homes on the market in Leigh this month, courtesy of Bear Estate Agents.
Cabinet to discuss submission of city status bid
The council’s cabinet will discuss the submission of a city status bid at its meeting next week.
Review: Priscilla: Queen of the Desert at the Cliffs
Our report of last night's staging of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert.
Southend Halloween Parade will be a huge boost to Southend and visitor economy
Some frightfully good fun is in store for families and visitors this autumn when the first ever Southend Halloween Parade takes place on Saturday 30 October.
Review: Bedknobs and Broomsticks at Southend Cliffs Pavilion
Nina Jervis writes on her experience of Bedknobs and Broomsticks at the Cliffs.
Council invites young people aged 16 to 17 to get a Covid-19 vaccine
Young people aged 16 to 17 years old are invited by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council to get their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine in a further effort to boost take-up in this age group ahead of their return to education or training.
Bedknobs and Broomsticks: Interview with Dianne Pilkington
Aren't we due a bit of magic in our lives? Dianne Pilkington thinks so. She is staring in Bedknobs and Broomsticks, and she, for one, is thrilled to be dreaming of the impossible again.
Creating Paul’s Lasting Legacy at Havens Hospices
A campaign is underway to secure a lasting legacy to late artist Paul Karslake at one of his favourite local charities.
Rob Brydon Comes to The Cliffs
James Rampton interviews Rob Brydon ahead of his one night show at the Cliffs Pavilion, A night of songs and laughter on Sunday 12th September.
Ghee and Indian Cooking
This month, The Mughal Dynasty writes about ghee, how it's used in Indian cooking and how you can use it yourself.
Work to strengthen Southend Pier starts ahead of building work
Keen-eyed residents will have spotted machinery being moved by barge to the end of Southend-on-Sea Pier so supports can be put in place ahead of a new public toilet block being built.
Pig Bay Distillery launches with a Southend Gin and Essex Pink Gin
Pigs Bay Distillery, a distiller of premium Vodka, Gins and a specialist “made with Gin” set of Liqueurs, has launched.
Summer selling for an autumn move
Jack Blows from Coastal Homes writes about the best ways to market and sell your home this summer.
Council tax support available to residents once again
Additional funding has been made available to the council to support residents of working age who are in receipt of council tax reductions with their council tax bills for 2021/22.
