Leigh on Sea News

Hospice Care Adapts to Continue Supporting Patients

A local hospice charity says that only by looking after its staff can it continue providing quality care at the end of someone’s life during third lockdown restrictions.

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Cold water swimming

My first ever blog for this website was on sea swimming, back in 2016. I said this...

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Southend Pier still a major attraction despite 2020 closures

Visitor numbers to the world’s longest pleasure pier in 2020 topped some of 2019’s figures, despite various restrictions in place due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Out for exercise? Please stay safe and stay local

The council and (Don’t) Visit Southend are reminding visitors that all seafront parking (car parks and bays) remains closed and have urged them to stay away at this time, and to stay home, protect the NHS and save lives.

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Health and wellbeing consultation is launched

A consultation has been launched seeking residents’ views on the council’s new health and wellbeing strategy.

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Council presents virtual event for Holocaust Memorial Day

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council will once again remember all those who were murdered or affected by the Jewish Holocaust and other genocides on National Holocaust Memorial Day.

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Irresponsible property owners handed £100,000 in fines

A Southend-on-Sea property owner and the letting agent responsible for managing it have been handed a combined fine of over £100,000.

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Got symptoms? Get tested at new Coronavirus testing site in Leigh-on-Sea

A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility has been opened at Elm Road car park in Leigh-on-Sea.

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Eligible Southend businesses advised to apply for grants through new single form

Southend-based businesses which have been significantly affected as a result of coronavirus restrictions may be eligible for further government grant funding.

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No symptoms? Why it is important you get tested

Following the Government’s announcement of another lockdown it might seem strange that we are still being encouraged to get tested, especially when we don’t have symptoms.

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Vulnerable children have Christmas to remember thanks to kind donations

Over 1,400 vulnerable children had a Christmas present to open on the big day, thanks to the incredible generosity of local residents and businesses.

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Owners of Southend Airport change name

Stobart Group, the Owners of Southend Airport, are changing their name to Esken.

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Plans for net zero emissions by 2030 - going green in Southend

An updated action plan to push forward and support the council’s aim of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2030 is set to be discussed

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Introduction to Indian Cooking

The Mughal Dynasty blogs on traditional and historical methods of Indian Cooking.

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£50m investment proposed for pavements and roads over the next five years

A major increase in investment into local pavements and roads is being proposed as part of the council’s capital investment programme for 2021 to 2026.

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New tree policy for a Green Borough and a Green Future

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has produced a new tree policy setting out how it will manage its trees across the Borough, which will be considered by the council’s cabinet next week.

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Southend SEND Independent Forum

A new Forum to give parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) an independent voice in Southend-on-Sea has been appointed by the Department for Education.

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New Menu and Care Packages from Cook

Cook have released some new meals and a slew of vegan dishes for anyone trying out Veganuary.

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NHS and care workers can get free parking with temporary permit scheme

NHS health and care workers carrying out essential work during the Coronavirus pandemic can now apply for a free temporary permit that allows them to park in all the borough’s council owned car parks and bays.

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Thank you for protecting our NHS

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is thanking those who have acted responsibly to help protect our local NHS and urged residents to continue.

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