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

Impressive set of GCSE results confirmed

GCSE statistics published today showed the borough again performed above the national average in all headline performance measures.

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Happy 125th birthday Southend-on-Sea!

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council celebrates 125 years since the incorporation of the Borough tomorrow (Tuesday 19 September).

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Southend schools showing high performance across all key stages

The excellent performance of Southend schools following summer tests and examinations will be discussed by the council’s cabinet next week.

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What do you want the future Southend-on-Sea to be like?

What do you want the Borough to be like in 2030?

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Proposed site for new school identified alongside new school places for 2018

Plans to provide 150 new secondary school places by September 2018 and open a new free school for another 180 by September 2019 will be discussed by the council’s cabinet next week.

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Council considers bold initiative to help residents combat rising energy costs

Thousands of Southend households could be helped to combat rising energy prices by having electricity generation and storage devices fitted into their homes.

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Southend pier train on track with Red Wheel Plaque

Southend Pier has been awarded the prestigious Red Wheel Plaque, in recognition of the historical importance of the pier and its iconic pier train.

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Weekend Park & Ride pilot and new signage to relieve pressure on seafront

A new weekend Park & Ride pilot scheme is being trialled in Southend-on-Sea to help improve traffic flows at peak times.

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Council and partners plan for a busy Bank Holiday weekend

Preparations are in place to help visitors enjoy a safe visit to Southend’s popular seafront over what is expected to be a busy Bank Holiday weekend with events including the 54th Annual Pier Barge Match and the highly anticipated returning Flower Festival at Priory Park.

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Priory Park gates back to former glory in centenary year

The gates to Southend’s award-winning Priory Park have been restored to their former glory in the parks centenary year.

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Popular festival makes comeback after 20 years

A popular week-long flower and garden festival is making a one-off return to Prittlewell Priory for the first time in over 20 years.

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Annual Southend-on-Sea Pier Barge Match returns this Bank Holiday weekend

The popular annual Southend-on-sea Pier Barge match will once again returns this Bank Holiday weekend.

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Help is at hand for young school leavers

All 16 year old school leavers without an offer to continue studying until they are 18 have been offered a place at Southend Adult Community College (subject to interview).

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Pay to park on your smartphone

Rummaging through pockets for change to pay for parking will soon be a thing of the past, as the Council rolls out smartphone payments at its car parks.

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Views sought over new generation of CCTV

Southend residents and businesses are being asked for their views on a proposed upgrade of the Borough’s CCTV network.

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Herbert protocol launched in Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is supporting Essex Police implement a national scheme locally, which aims to help reduce the time taken to gather vital information when a person with dementia goes missing.

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Have your say on Leigh school catchment and admissions

Residents can discuss catchment and admission proposals for nine schools in the Leigh area, with places still available at three local ‘listening and engagement’ sessions.

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Family fun at Estuary huts on the Pier

Visitors are flocking to new Estuary beach huts, offering a selection of activities for the whole family.

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Funding boost for three Southend flooding hot spots

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has secured £565k from the Department for Transport to put towards updating drainage at three areas of Southend’s highways network that are prone to surface-water flooding.

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Local residents urged to respond to voter canvass forms

Southend-on-Sea households are receiving a form asking them to check the accuracy of information held on the electoral register for their address.

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