A package of initiatives to continue to help local people through the cost-of-living crisis has been announced by the council, with a four-point plan focussed on helping those that need it most.
Southend-on-Sea City Council’s Trading Standards Team in collaboration with Essex Police have carried out raids on retail premises in central Southend-on-Sea, seizing large quantities of illegal tobacco products.
A week of family-themed events will be taking over the City’s parks as part of a national campaign to showcase the best parks and open spaces across the UK.
Southend-on-Sea City Council have announced a ban on barbecues at East Beach – following incidents of anti-social behaviour and damage to public property, and recent national stories of grass fires during the heatwave.
Southend residents submit over 100 street party applications to celebrate The Queen’s reign.
Samba, steel pan and song writing workshops to be offered to schools and the community
Eight-eight per cent of children in Southend-on-Sea will start primary school in September 2022 at their first-choice primary school
Southend-on-Sea City Council are leading a project to provide zero interest loans to encourage the development of empty commercial buildings.
Funding obtained for a pilot project that will see investment in skills and training for the healthcare sector and supporting people into employment.
A local school pupil has won a competition to design a logo for PlastiCit
A community arts complex for creative, educational, and immersive events to support good mental health and well-being is due to open in Southend-on-Sea High Street.
Two children looked after by the council have been awarded certificates of excellence by The Mayor of Southend-on-Sea.
A selective landlord licensing scheme which aims to protect tenants and make the private rented sector fairer by improving conditions has now been introduced in nine neighbourhoods within parts of Southend-on-Sea.
84% of Southend-on-Sea children will start secondary school in September 2022 at their first-choice secondary school.
A local charity is offering a 20% discount on purchases from its brand new Leigh Road boutique to celebrate its ‘Official Launch’ weekend in March.
Southend-on-Sea will celebrate becoming a city on Tuesday 1 March 2022, with a royal visit from Their Royal Highnesses
A new mixed-use care facility for adults in Southend-on-Sea has opened to residents.
Council urges residents to take advantage of benefits and grants to help pay energy bills
Anna Firth was elected as MP for Southend West in yesterdays by-election.
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