Leigh on Sea News

Residents urged to use judgement before visiting recycling centres

With the Borough’s two household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) reopening to the public next week (Monday 18 May), the council is urging residents to think carefully and consider whether they need to visit or not.

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Key workers can get free parking with new temporary permit scheme

Key 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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New Online Classes with Create 98

Create98 are very excited to introduce online creative classes and bring back that studio feel whilst in isolation.

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c2c Returns to Standard Service on the 18th of May

Following government recommendations, c2c is returning to its standard weekly timetable from the 18th of May.

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Belfairs golf course set to reopen by the end of the month

Belfairs Golf course, a Southend-on-Sea Borough Council owned pay and play golf facility in Leigh-on-Sea, is planning to reopen by the end of the month following the Government’s relaxation of restrictions on Sunday 10 May.

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Baking with Pre-ferments

A short guide to baking bread with pre-ferments, what they are and how they're used.

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Promenade to be widened and car parks reopened

Western Esplanade will be temporarily widened for pedestrians and cyclists from Saturday 16 May, in response to national changes to lockdown, and to allow local people to safely enjoy the seafront.

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Recycling centres set to reopen next week with strict measures in place

The Borough’s two household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) will be reopened to the public next week (Monday 18 May), but only for essential visits and with strict social distancing measures in place to ensure visitors and staff are kept safe.

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Garden Centres Finally Open to the Public

The government’s announcement that our much-loved Garden Centres were opening their doors again to the general public was celebrated with great enthusiasm by the gardeners among us...

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Marine Parade Residents Contribute to Local Food Bank

Residents from Marine Parade have made a substantial donation to the Southchurch foodbank.

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Town Council Report now Available

Leigh Town Council has published published their 2019/2020 Annual Council Report which is now available on their website.

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Leigh Town Council's Volunteer of the Year 2020

In 2019 the Council launched their Volunteer of the Year Award in memory of longstanding past Councillor Donald Fraser, who had served on the Council since its inception in 1996.

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Pot Herbs The Greengrocer: Now on the Leigh-on-Sea Shop

Pot Herbs the Green grocer is now selling fresh produce on the Leigh on Sea shop and boxes of fresh fruit and veg are now available for purchase.

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Skate Park Extension Started

Leigh-on-Sea Town Council are pleased to announce that the extension works to the Leigh Skate Park has now started.

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Coronavirus Emergency Community Fund

£10,000 has currently been set aside for Leigh-on-Sea Town Council’s Coronavirus Emergency Community Fund.

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New Range of Cheese available at Gourmet Deli

Gourmet Deli has added a range of new Clemency Hall cheeses to their shop which are now available for purchase through the Leigh-on-Sea storefront.

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Care unit set up to support people awaiting a COVID-19 negative test result

Southend Care opens care unit in partnership with Southend-on-Sea Borough Council to support older people awaiting a COVID 19 negative test result.

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The Best Bunting in Leigh

Leigh-on-Sea takes a look at the bunting in lieu of VE Day. Read on for this and offers from Gourmet Deli and Worsley Wines.

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London Southend Airport give free hugs!

London Southend Airport have today launched their #bearhugs campaign.

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Leigh Folk Festival has Released this Week's Line-up!

Leigh Folk Festival is being streamed live in its entirety this weekend starting at 12 this Saturday.

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