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

Latest fire safety update issued

A further joint fire safety update has been issued by the Council and South Essex Homes following the devastating Grenfell Tower flat fire in June.

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Vacant seafront unit ready to launch as Twenty One

A new cultural venue is ready to open its doors just five months after planning consent was granted by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s planning officers.

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Consultation Into Leigh Area Catchment & Admissions Arrangements Starts

A two-phased consultation into school catchment and admission arrangements for nine schools in the Leigh area has begun.

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Helping hand on energy bills in UK’s first-of-a-kind FREE support service

Hundreds of hard-pressed households in Southend-on-Sea that need a helping hand will receive free insulation, advice and energy-saving measures.

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Checks to be carried out on council tax discount and exemption claims

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is carrying out a review of all households claiming a discount or exemption on their council tax.

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Southend-on-Sea SATS Benchmark Above National Average Again

Southend-on-Sea pupils are celebrating news that the area is performing above the national average for Key Stage 2 SATS.

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Inspiring artists to be exhibited at Beecroft Art Gallery

Two new exhibitions by Essex artists will be unveiled at the Beecroft Art Gallery this month.

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Hygiene inspectors force closure of mouse-infested Westcliff Takeaway

Environmental health officers have forced the closure of a mouse-infested takeaway in Westcliff to protect diners from contracting potentially fatal diseases.

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Work underway to convert empty unit into cultural seafront venue

Construction work is well underway to convert an empty seafront unit into a vibrant cultural venue

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Borough-wide competition to Make Southend Sparkle

A community campaign to encourage residents and visitors to take pride in the town is running a competition during the first two weeks of July.

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Council Launches Local Grammar School Drive

A campaign to get more Southend children attending one of the four local grammar schools has been launched by the Council.

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Cabinet Agrees to Bring Forward £2m of Fire Safety Works

The council’s cabinet has agreed to bring forward £2m of capital funding to allow South Essex Homes to complete planned fire safety works in tower blocks faster than planned.

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Council to Set Up Housing Investment Company

A new housing company will be set up by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council that will look to increase the supply of housing for local people to buy and rent.

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Leader Issues Fire Safety Update

The Leader of Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has issued a further update on behalf of the Council and South Essex Homes following the devastating Grenfell Tower flat fire last week.

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Council and partners plan for a busy Bank Holiday weekend

Preparations are being put in place to help visitors enjoy a safe visit to Southend’s popular seafront over what is expected to be another busy weekend.

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New Contract Awarded for Night Time Town Centre Support

A service that provides support to vulnerable people on town centre nights out due to excessive alcohol or drug use will be run by national charity Sova from 13th June 2017.

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Cubs Complete Photographer Badge at Poppies: Wave

On Friday 19th May, the 3rd Thorpe Bay Cub pack went on a hike through Gunners Park, Shoeburyness to visit Poppies: Wave and to complete their photographer badge. All cubs successfully passed with flying colours after taking images of the poignant sculpture.

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Summer of Fun for the 125th Anniversary

Over 30 projects are planned so far to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the incorporation of the Borough, thanks to a 125th Anniversary grants programme being offered by the Council.

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Council and Partners Plan for a Busy Bank Holiday Weekend

Preparations are being put 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.

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Blue Flag Beach Success

Three of Southend-on-Sea’s beaches have retained their prestigious Blue Flag, with all seven awarded the ‘Seaside Award’, Keep Britain Tidy have announced today.

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