Leigh on Sea News

Joint housing scheme for underused garage site to be discussed

A joint housing scheme to replace an underused garage site with homes is to be discussed at cabinet.

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Dog control orders set for Cabinet discussion

Plans to renew the Borough’s dog control orders through a new public space protection order are set to be discussed by Cabinet.

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Local artist puts Leigh-on-Sea on map with new signage for town

A unique wayfinding project has been completed in Leigh-on-Sea in a drive to increase the visibility of what is available in the town and remind people to shop local, as the town begins to think about its recovery when Covid restrictions begin to ease.

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Step into Spring: Donate your daily stroll to support local hospice charity

A local hospice charity is calling on their local communities to donate their daily walk anytime between February and March to support frontline care.

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Additional Restriction Grants available for eligible businesses in Southend

After receiving an allocation of £3,662,500 by the Government to fund Additional Restrictions Grants, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council have now opened the application process for eligible businesses to apply for this grant funding.

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Introducing: Natchsticks

Many of us have taken up some form of physical exercise during lockdown...

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Valentine's Day Ideas

Here at Leigh on Sea we thought you might like a list of local companies offering click and collect/delivery for Valentine’s Day.

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Time to Board?

Leigh Handyman The Beach Buoy writes on how boarding up your loft can benefit you.

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Southend Pass set to be available to all

The Southend Pass is set to be offered to residents from outside the Borough too, as the cabinet member for transport looks at boosting visitor numbers for the summer season.

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Holiday opportunities for eligible school children and young people in Southend-on-Sea

Local children’s and young people’s charities, providers and schools are being asked to get involved with a holiday activity scheme for eligible children and young people in Southend-on-Sea.

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Cliff stabilisation works at Belton Way East

Following a recent routine survey at Belton Way, the council’s highways department have identified areas of slope instability.

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Hospice care ‘Enriched’ by Apprenticeships - Apprenticeship Week 8th - 14th February

Two local hospice employees say they can now further 'enrich the patient care experience' after completing a complex nursing apprenticeship scheme.

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Pollinator strategy creating a buzz in Southend

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is seeking residents’ views and comments on an updated pollinator strategy, which looks at improving and increasing habitats for pollinators across the borough.

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Free parking for vaccination centre visitors

Two hours free parking will be in place for people attending the NHS vaccination centre at the Cliffs Pavilion.

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‘Don’t drop your guard’ as rapid test sites now available without an appointment

The Borough’s three rapid testing sites, available for people without Coronavirus symptoms, are now available without an appointment.

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Southend BID appoints new Chair

Mark Bartrip, franchisee of both McDonald’s premises on Southend High Street, has this week been appointed Chair of the Southend Business Improvement District (BID).

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Volunteer of the Year Nominations are now Open

Every year, Leigh-on-Sea Town Council ask for members of the public to nominate a hard-working volunteer that lives or volunteers in our town.

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Youth Council provide hot meals for vulnerable over Christmas

Nizle Biju, Deputy Youth Mayor, pledged as part of her Deputy Youth Mayor manifesto, to do some work with the vulnerable over the festive period.

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LAD scheme launched to help homeowners in Southend save money on energy

Homeowners in Southend may be able to take advantage of funding to make homes warmer and energy bills cheaper this winter.

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Census 2021 fast approaching

Residents in Southend-on-Sea will soon be asked to take part in the national census 2021 survey, which will provide a snapshot of modern society in Southend-on-Sea.

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