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Future of waste collection to be given further consideration

January 27, 2022

Further work on the future of the waste collection contract will be undertaken at the cross-party environment, culture, tourism and planning working party.

Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant applications are now open

January 21, 2022

Hospitality, Leisure and Accommodation sectors, that are being affected by the Omicron variant of COVID-19 may be eligible for a one-off government grant of up to £6,000.

Extension of charging hours and enforcement along seafront proposed - along with town centre parking charge freeze

January 12, 2022

Plans to support evening parking pressures in the central seafront area are to be discussed as part of the council’s draft budget for 2022/23

London Southend Airport response about the Easyjet news

June 29, 2020 by Leigh-on-sea.com

London Southend Airport response to the Easyjet news

Recycling centers have fully reopened

June 8, 2020

The recycling centers at Leigh Marshes and Stock Road are now open for business.

c2c Returns to Standard Service on the 18th of May

May 14, 2020

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

Marine Parade Residents Contribute to Local Food Bank

May 11, 2020

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

Coronavirus update: the local changes to be aware of

March 17, 2020 by Emily Mertens

We have taken a look at the most important changes taking place in our local area to help answer some of your questions. From elderly-only shopping times to text-service deliveries, here's what you need to know...

Coronavirus: Westcliff High School for Boys staff in self-isolation following positive testing of child's grandparent

March 10, 2020 by Emily Mertens

A headteacher and number of staff members are self-isolating after coming into contact with a student’s grandfather who has tested positive for coronavirus.

Flybe: The 10 destinations you can no longer fly to from Southend airport

March 5, 2020 by Emily Mertens

Join the ‘Spring Clean Your Journey’ challenge this March

March 4, 2020 by Emily Mertens

The challenge offers South Essex residents to swap their car for a different way of travelling in March - with a £250 prize available!

The Southend Seaway project gains council’s cabinet support

February 27, 2020 by Emily Mertens

The council’s cabinet have agreed to maintain support for the proposed development of the Seaway car park.

Gritting with the stars: winning gritter names revealed

February 27, 2020 by Emily Mertens

After a morning of sleet and snow in Essex, the results have come in at perfect timing!

Havens Hospices to take over this year’s Southend Triathlon

February 27, 2020 by Emily Mertens

The popular Southend Triathlon is back for its 4th year with Havens Hospices taking hold of the baton for 2020.

HSBC to close Leigh branch in July

February 26, 2020 by Emily Mertens

The HSBC bank along Leigh Broadway will shut its doors in July.

Calling all writers and gardeners - new clubs at Create98!

February 21, 2020 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Create 98 are launching two new clubs this February and March.

C2C finally responds to raging complaints

February 13, 2020 by Emily Mertens

Commuters have faced a range of problems which c2c has finally pledged to do something about

Help your local high street by taking part in Totally Locally Fiver Fest Leigh-on-Sea

February 12, 2020 by Emily Mertens

Grab yourself some bargains during Totally Locally Fiver Fest in Leigh-on-Sea!

All you need to know about the UK dog virus

February 6, 2020 by Emily Mertens

A dog virus is sweeping the UK and this is what dog owners need to look out for...

Leigh Author Launches Fourth Book

February 5, 2020 by Michael Shelley

Leigh-on-Sea’s very own Lizzie Page has just launched her fourth book - The Forgotten Girls.