Leigh on Sea News - southend-borough-council-press-release

New Southend Sexual Health Service to launch

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council will launch a new sexual health service on Monday 1 April in partnership with Provide and Southend University Hospital.

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Central funding for rough sleeper support services

More than £500,000 has been allocated to Southend-on-Sea to fund services tackling the issue of rough sleeping.

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Skatepark set for summer 2019 opening

A brand new skatepark will open in summer 2019 after the proposed design was approved by the council’s planning team.

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Last chance to have your say on the first stage of the new Local Plan

Residents, businesses and community groups have just under two weeks to have their say on the borough’s future plans.

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Social care in the spotlight

The importance of human relationships was the focus of World Social Work Day at Southend-on-Sea Borough Council.

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Book your garden waste collection online

Disposing of garden waste is now easier than ever thanks to the council and Veolia updated their online portal. 

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Extra cash for new projects including road repairs

Cabinet members have agreed to spend an additional £730,000 for one-off schemes and projects across Southend-on-Sea.

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Sensory garden begins taking shape

A community garden designed to improve the wellbeing of residents living with Dementia is being installed next to Southend Central Museum by the council’s parks team.

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Dementia community support team shortlisted for national award

In just under two weeks, a local Dementia Community Support Team will learn if it has won ‘Team of the Year’ in the coveted LGC awards, which recognise the best of local government innovation and service delivery.

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Ambitious budget approved for 2019/20

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has agreed its budget for 2019/20 that will help the borough to deliver its shared ambition for the future.

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Work underway on greening gateway to Southend

New planters, lighting columns and benches are being installed at the town-centre end of London Road as part of a project to improve access and create a more attractive gateway to the town. 

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Have your say on future development of Southend

Residents, businesses and community groups are invited to shape the development of the borough over the next 20 years.

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Grant scheme helps promote sustainable travel

A new grant scheme has been launched to help out those running projects that promote sustainable travel. 

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Celebrate Southend’s subcultures at a series of exclusive events

The Beecroft Art Gallery is holding a series of events to celebrate the diversity of subcultures in Southend, from teddy boys to mods, skinheads, punks, goths and everything in between and beyond.

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Funding boost for event organisers

The council is once again offering event organisers and organisations the opportunity to bid for funding to set up events and activities across the borough.

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Preferred bidder announced for Better Queensway scheme

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s cabinet are set to approve the selection of Swan Housing Association as its preferred bidder for the major transformation of the Queensway area in central Southend.

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Council increases short-stay parking in Southend

Two mini short-stay carparks are to be trialled on Southend High Street, with short-term parking spaces at another major central car park also increasing.

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Rough sleeper stats drop but there is still more to do

The official number of rough sleepers in Southend-on-Sea has dropped as the effects of new schemes and great partnership working are felt.

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Coach trip exhibition to boost tourism

Members of the Visit Southend team based at the pier attended a major coach operator exhibition in London to promote Southend-on-Sea as a coach and group location for tourists.

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Southend homes in line for winter warmth

Low-income Southend households without central heating could be given help to keep warm this winter.

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