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

Council project to build 18 new homes set to start

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is to continue its drive to create more local affordable homes for rent, with the building of 18 new properties in Shoeburyness.

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Council still in country’s top 100 employers for equality

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has again been named among Britain’s 100 best employers to respect workplace issues for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual staff.

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Major schemes could regenerate Victoria Avenue further

Victoria Avenue could get a new and improved car park, and up to 52 new homes.

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Give your jobhunting chances a major boost!

Innovative Fit4 Work courses are set to give unemployed Southend people the best possible preparation for finding jobs.

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Make a splash with a Southend Pier wedding!

All at sea with marriage plans?

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Council unveils tough draft budget for 2016/17

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has unveiled its draft budget for 2016/17 which seeks to protect and maintain front-line services that people rely on, despite central Government cuts that are worse than anticipated.

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Council set to continue ambitious capital programme in 2016/17

The Council is set to continue with its ambitious capital programme, with an additional £52.7m of projects being proposed over the next four years.

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Free fitness for 50s and over!

Hurry to the Active 50+ Festival on Wednesday 13th January and jump at the chance to feel fitter and niftier!

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Evolution – it’s behind you!

As panto season draws to a close, another unique show is soon to open in Southend.

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New Year, new you! Try Yoga on the Pier

Go the distance and stretch yourself for charity at a special Yoga class on the world’s longest pleasure Pier.

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Southend remembers the Holocaust

Southend is hosting a series of events to remember all those who died or who lost loved ones in the Holocaust and subsequent genocides.

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Over £100K to help local homeless

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has successfully bid for £108,622 from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and Department of Health (DoH) to provide targeted support for homeless people with complex needs. 

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Government confirms 28% council cut for 2016/17

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council will receive £8.4M (28%) less of core funding from central Government in 2016/17 and follows an £11m cut in 2015/16. 

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Christmas comes early for MySouthend user James

A Southend voluntary sector worker has been presented with an iPad mini as part of a competition to encourage people to manage their transactions with the Council online.

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Good Marks For Southend-on-Sea Primary Schools

New figures show that Southend-on-Sea Primary Schools are progressing well with two thirds achieving better results than the national average.

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Tough budget times ahead says Leader of the Council

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is warning of harsh economic times ahead, as it faces setting another tough annual budget in February 2016. 

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Visit the Hub for money saving tips and more

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is urging people who may be struggling with their finances to visit Essex Savers credit union in the run up to Christmas.

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Help Southend-on-Sea become smoke free

A consultation into the way the council tackles smoking and tobacco control has been launched.

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International jazz star gives free concert!

Hear legendary jazz trumpeter Digby Fairweather in a captivating recital at Southend Civic Centre on Wednesday 9th December.

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Be part of the biggest day of the year for small businesses

Southend residents are being urged to flock to their local shops, restaurants and other local operators as part of a national initiative to boost small businesses.

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