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

Housing pipeline presents four development sites to cabinet

Councillors will today discuss the development of four potential housing development sites by PSP Southend LLP.

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Cabinet to discuss making part of Hamlet Court Road a conservation area

The decision to make the northern section of Hamlet Court Road (south of the London Road) into a designated conservation area will be discussed on 27th July.

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Further funding available to support vulnerable households over the summer

Southend-on-Sea has been allocated a final batch of government funding which will be used to continue its free school meal provision and support vulnerable households.

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Councillors to discuss anti-poverty plan for Southend

An anti-poverty plan is set to be developed with key stakeholders with cabinet councillors discussing a report about food justice and tackling poverty next week.

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Key worker permit to end next month

A temporary parking permit for NHS health and care workers carrying out essential work during the Coronavirus pandemic will stop at the end of July.

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Young readers can become environmental champions at Southend Libraries this summer

Children can become Wild World Heroes this summer by taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge 2021 at their local library.

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New controlled bollards for our High Street safety and security

A new upgraded bollard system is to be installed that will improve safety and increase security measures at all vehicle entrances to Southend High Street.

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Look out for your household canvass

As part of the council’s annual voter registration canvass, households will soon be contacted by the Electoral Services team.

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Further £5m investment confirmed for Southend’s roads and pavements

A further £5m is being invested into the Borough’s roads and pavements this year, taking the total to £10m in 2021/22.

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Operation Binbag tackles persistent waste and recycling hotspots

Yesterday (5 July) saw the successful completion of Operation Binbag by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s Strategic Task Allocation Group (STAG) in partnership with Veolia.

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Council returns to RHS Hampton Court with a garden for all

For the twelfth year running, the council will be displaying a garden at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival (6 - 11 July), looking to build on previous successes.

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Survey shows 83% support for new PSPO in Leigh-on-Sea

A new public space protection order (PSPO) could be introduced from Chalkwell seafront to Leigh-on-Sea to reduce anti-social behaviour.

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Council hops on to support Hares About Town

Two of the hares in the Hares About Town Art Trail – Rusty and Hare’s Magic – are being sponsored by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council.

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Southend-on-Sea set to host prestigious women’s cycling race

Southend-on-Sea is set to host the fourth stage of world-renowned cycle race, The Women’s Tour, in October 2021.

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Keeping residents Covid-safe with site visits to businesses

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council will be working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to contact and visit businesses across the Borough to ensure they are Covid-secure.

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Revisit finds Southend SEND services have made progress

A report from an Ofsted and CQC has found sufficient progress has been made in three out of four areas of significant weakness identified in a December 2018 inspection

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Council seeking head of climate change to achieve a carbon neutral Southend

The council is looking for a head of climate change as it continues its drive to become carbon neutral by 2030.

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Can you Make Southend Sparkle?

Make Southend Sparkle is running a community campaign to encourage residents and businesses to take pride in the town during the first two weeks of July.

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Key worker permit extended until end of July as council supports NHS and care staff

A temporary permit allowing NHS health and care workers carrying out essential work during the Coronavirus pandemic to park in all the Borough’s council owned car parks and on street bays has been extended until the end of July.

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Seafront summer volunteers are back!

Beach welfare officers have been busy patrolling the shoreline making sure residents and visitors have a safe trip to Southend’s seafront.

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