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

Council secures £20m of Government funding for Airport Business Park Southend

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council will receive nearly £20m for the Airport Business Park Southend (ABPS) project.

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Our Town, Our Future: Making the Apprenticeship Levy Work Locally

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council in association with the Skills Funding Agency and South East Essex College are inviting employers to an apprenticeship workshop on 1st February 2017 at The Holiday Inn, Southend-on-Sea, from 8:30am -1pm.

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New Local Focus for Domestic Abuse Support

A new domestic abuse services contract that will see the development of new prevention and awareness programmes and provide tailored emergency and crisis help to local people starts tomorrow (1st February 2017).

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Southend-on-Sea Retains Purple Flag Status

Southend-on-Sea is celebrating after retaining its prestigious Purple Flag status for its evening and night-time economy.

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New CCTV for Balmoral Tower Blocks

New CCTV cameras are being installed at the three Balmoral estate tower blocks located in Westcliff-on-Sea.

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More Than 10k LED Street Lights Keep Southend Shining Bright

An ambitious two-year project to keep Southend’s roads lit throughout the night with energy-efficient LED lamps has now seen more than 10,000 street lights installed across the borough, with only 4,000 left on the to-do list.

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Local Secondary Schools Performing Above National Average

New figures show that secondary schools in Southend-on-Sea performed above the national average under the Government’s new GCSE measures.

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Holocaust Memorial Day Service

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council will be paying tribute to all those who lost their lives or loved ones throughout the Holocaust and other more recent genocides during Holocaust Memorial Day.

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Major Investment in Southend Pier Set to Continue

The Council is set to continue its major investment in Southend Pier, with a further £11.5m proposed to be spent on maintenance, repairs and major improvements over the next four years.

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Tenant Rent Reduction but Housing Budget Faces Future Deficit

Tenant rents will be reduced by 1% again next year, although the council has warned of the implications of this national policy on the council’s housing revenue account (HRA) and future house-building plans.

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Mix of Savings and Investments Part of 2017/18 Draft Budget

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has unveiled its draft revenue budget for 2017/18 which shows how the council must bridge a budget gap of nearly £13m.

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Nearly £60m New Investment Proposed Over the Next Four Years

Expanded secondary schools, a new care campus for the elderly, and investment in the Pier, parks and car parking improvements top the funding list as the council’s draft capital budget up to 2021 has been revealed.

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Half Term Bikeability Courses

Cycle Southend is offering four courses this half term (13th – 17th February) for cyclists of all ages at Belfairs Academy, Leigh on Sea.

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Final Chance to Comment on Five-Year Blueprint for Development of Central Southend and Seafront

Southend residents, businesses and community groups have until 5pm this Friday (16 December) to comment upon a key planning document that will guide development of central Southend and the central seafront over the next five years.

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Southend-on-Sea Tops National Tables for School Performance

Southend-on-Sea schools have risen up the national league tables for performance yet again.

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New Images Show Future for Airport Business Park

Stunning new CGI visuals, showing how the new £150m Airport Business Park will look once completed have been published.

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Demolition Notice Served on Empty Property

A demolition notice has been served on a derelict property that has become a magnet for anti-social behaviour.

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Committee to consider removal of dangerously decayed trees next to busy highway

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s Development Control committee is being asked to consider the removal of diseased trees aligning a busy Southend junction which are at risk of falling onto passing pedestrians and motorists.

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Council seeks “Wave Makers” to greet Poppies visitors

A willing band of volunteers is sought to welcome visitors to Shoebury’s Barge Pier when the celebrated Poppies: Wave sculpture comes to town next year.

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Pawsitively promoting responsible owners

Make Southend Sparkle is hosting a Responsible Dog Owner Day at Chalkwell Park near the cricket pavilions on December 6th from 10am – 1pm with tips, training and advice for owners, with special guests Crofters Rescue Centre.

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