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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Leigh on Sea News
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Review: School of Rock at the Cliffs
Nina Jervis writes on last night's performance of School of Rock.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hot Properties This October From Bear
Some of the best homes on the market in Leigh this month, courtesy of Bear Estate Agents.
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.
