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Illegal cigarettes and tobacco seized from Southend shops

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.

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Seven Green Flag Awards to kick off Love Parks Week 2022

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.

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East Beach BBQ ban following damage and anti-social behaviour

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.

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Over 100 street party applications submitted

Southend residents submit over 100 street party applications to celebrate The Queen’s reign.

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Samba, steel pan and song writing workshops

Samba, steel pan and song writing workshops to be offered to schools and the community

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96% of pupils get one of top three choices of primary school

Eight-eight per cent of children in Southend-on-Sea will start primary school in September 2022 at their first-choice primary school

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New project seeks to fill empty shops and offices

Southend-on-Sea City Council are leading a project to provide zero interest loans to encourage the development of empty commercial buildings.

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New health and care jobs training and skills programme

Funding obtained for a pilot project that will see investment in skills and training for the healthcare sector and supporting people into employment.

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PlastiCity award for Leigh-on-sea school pupil

A local school pupil has won a competition to design a logo for PlastiCit

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New arts and cultural centre to boost High Street

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.

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Two inspirational children receive certificates of excellence from The Mayor of Southend

Two children looked after by the council have been awarded certificates of excellence by The Mayor of Southend-on-Sea.

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Selective licensing scheme due to start

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.

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94% of pupils get one of top three choices of secondary school

84% of Southend-on-Sea children will start secondary school in September 2022 at their first-choice secondary school.

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Get sustainably stylish for less with Re:loved by Havens Hospices

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.

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Southend-on-sea receives City Status

Southend-on-Sea receives city status in Royal Visit.

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Royal visit to mark Southend-on-Sea becoming a City

Southend-on-Sea will celebrate becoming a city on Tuesday 1 March 2022, with a royal visit from Their Royal Highnesses

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New Integrated Care Hub Opens

A new mixed-use care facility for adults in Southend-on-Sea has opened to residents.

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Council urges residents to take advantage of benefits and grants to help pay energy bills

Council urges residents to take advantage of benefits and grants to help pay energy bills

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Anna Firth Wins By-Election

Anna Firth was elected as MP for Southend West in yesterdays by-election.

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Youth Council launch anti-knife crime campaign

An anti-knife campaign designed by young people for young people has been launched by Southend-on-Sea Youth Council.

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