Leigh on Sea News

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.

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Hot Properties This September From Bear

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

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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.

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Review: Priscilla: Queen of the Desert at the Cliffs

Our report of last night's staging of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert.

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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.

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Review: Bedknobs and Broomsticks at Southend Cliffs Pavilion

Nina Jervis writes on her experience of Bedknobs and Broomsticks at the Cliffs.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Walking the Southend Coastline

C2C writes on coastal walks in and around Leigh and Southend.

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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.

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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.

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COVID-19 Test and Trace Support Payments extended to end of September

The Test and Trace Support Payments (TTSP) scheme has now been extended until 30 September 2021.

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Council seeks views on adult social care in Southend

As part of devising a new local strategy for adult social care, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council are asking those who have used the services locally to have their say.

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Are you ready for The Southend Arts Festival?

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is delighted to be working with the Southend Tourism Partnership to support the Southend Arts Festival, a fantastic celebration of the vibrant performance and cultural scene in the Borough.

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Hot Properties This August From Bear

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

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#GrabTheJab – new campaign urges young people to get covid jabs

Grab the jab – get back to the things you love safely, is a new local campaign created to encourage young people to get their Covid-19 vaccinations.

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