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Borough’s beaches to be combed under new waste contract

A new beach-cleaning machine is being introduced into the Borough to help keep Southend’s seven miles of beach in top condition.

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Are you the next Alan Sugar? Appeal for young entrepreneurs ahead of Southend’s first Youth Market

Budding entrepreneurs have the opportunity to try their hand at running their own business as part of the town’s inaugural Youth Market.

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Could you adopt a child?

Could you give children who can’t stay with their birth family the forever home they need?

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Put your oar in about Southend seaside history

Have you got some sparkling seaside stories from way back when in Southend-on-Sea?

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Fishing out submerged Thames secrets!

Discover the tantalising tales yielded up by the estuary, at a special Thames Archaeology Day on Saturday 17th October.

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Welcome to the world of social enterprise

Do you know what a social enterprise is, or would you like to start one?

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Council leader urges cliff campers to accept help

The Leader of Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has today urged people illegally camping on the Cliff Gardens and open space to take up final offers of help or move on from the area. 

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Council looks to step up student registration

‘You are entitled to have your say’ will be the message given to local students from the Council’s Electoral Services team next week.

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Next stage of Queensway regeneration to start

The council’s cabinet yesterday agreed to start Phase 2 of the Better Queensway housing regeneration project.

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Domestic homicide review released

Southend Community Safety Partnership (SCSP) has today (21st September 2015) published its second Domestic Homicide Review.

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Nominate inspiring Southend sports people for awards

Now is the time to nominate your favourite local sports hero or heroine for this year’s Southend Sports Awards.

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South Essex Homes contract extension approved

Southend-On-Sea Borough Council’s cabinet has today agreed to extend its contract with South Essex Homes, which is due to expire in March 2016.

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Pace Yourself For Walking Football

Keen footballers who may be left on the sidelines in a fast-paced game, can now tackle an alternative option.

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Fitness for Mums, babies and bumps

Mums-to-be, new Mums and their babies can all try out fun and friendly fitness sessions in Southend at just £2 each.

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Goal to create new pavilion to be discussed

Local people have backed plans for a new pavilion and changing facilities to be built at Blenheim Park.

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Roots Hall CPO on the agenda

The council’s cabinet will receive an update report on a resolution it made over three years ago to compulsory purchase land at Roots Hall next week (Tuesday 22nd September).

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Catch those captivating kings of the road!

Revel in magnificent motoring memories at Southend seafront’s latest spectacular classic car event.

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MySouthend provides easy way to deal with your Council business

A new online tool to assist residents and businesses to access their Council accounts quickly and securely will launch next week (Tuesday 22nd September).

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Council responds to Syrian refugee crisis

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has today set out its position on helping Syrian refugees.

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Welcome back to re-elected Southend Youth Mayor

Triumphant Sarah-Jane Glew has been re-elected to serve a second six-month term as Southend Youth Mayor. 

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