Leigh on Sea News

Councillors consider highways recruitment drive

Councillors are to consider proposals to recruit a new band of civil engineers to improve the town’s network of roads and pavements… and new enforcement officers to get those who damage them to pay for the repairs.

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Highways England Reveals new Designs for Dartford Tunnel

The Dartford Tunnel is redesigning the roads in their tunnels and have uploaded six videos showcasing their ideas.

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Eat Out to Help Out: 50% off at Local Restaurants

The Government is offering diners 50% off at selected restaurants.

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Face coverings should be worn in shops and supermarkets from this Friday

An update from Southend Council concerning face coverings and where to wear them.

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easyJet resume flights at London Southend Airport

London Southend Airport welcomes the return of easyJet flights with the first scheduled departure to Alicante at 10.05am.

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Future plans for south Essex to be discussed

South Essex councils are set to take their case to central Government for a package of investment and devolved powers to drive new infrastructure, economic growth and new housing across the area.

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c2c Searches for Community Heroes

C2C asking people to nominate their unsung local heroes, who have gone above and beyond to help their community out during the Coronavirus crisis.

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Multi-agency team to support schools’ return in September

A multi-agency group of professionals has been set up to support Southend schools safe return in September in line with Government guidance.

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Leigh-on-sea Town Council looking into alternative Christmas celebrations for 2020

Leigh-on-sea Town Council have decided to cancel the Leigh Lights 2020 event.

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London Southend Airport supports MNDA

London Southend Airport has purchased face coverings to provide to passengers and employees* from the MNDA (Motor Neurone Disease Association).

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Leigh-on-Sea Farmers’ Market Celebrates 20 Years

Leigh-on-Sea Farmers’ market will be celebrating their 20th anniversary this July with a NEW virtual farmers’ market!

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Havens Hospices charity shops receive a warm welcome back into the community

A local hospice charity says it has been overwhelmed by the kindness of its supporters making donations following the reopening of its shops last month.

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Joint operation sees 800kg of illegally harvested shellfish seized in one week

A multi-agency operation aimed at identifying and tackling the modern-day slavery issues surrounding illegal shellfish harvesting has culminated in over 800kg of illegally harvested shellfish being seized.

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Libraries Digital Summer Reading Challenge

The libraries’ annual summer reading challenge is set to go ahead digitally this year as libraries across the town remain open for click and collect services.

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Top Tips for VIPs as lockdown eases

Local independent sight loss charity Southend in Sight is offering useful advice to visually impaired people (VIP) as they prepare to return to activities and tasks outside the home following the easing of lockdown.

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Community safety patrols to be extended

Further support for the council’s community safety unit this summer is to be brought in.

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Those shielding advised to register for priority delivery slots before 17 July

People who have been shielding are being advised to register for priority delivery slots with major supermarkets before 17 July.

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Wizz Air resume flights at London Southend Airport

London Southend Airport today welcomes the return of Wizz Air flights with the scheduled departure to Bucharest at 19.50.

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BBQ Barn now open in Leigh on Sea

We are pleased to announce that the BBQ Barn at 812 London Road, Leigh-on-Sea is now open.

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Southend’s cultural venues to start reopening in July

More cultural venues in Southend are set to start reopening their doors to the public during July as lockdown eases across the UK.

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