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Fraud Update From Southend City Council and Essex Police

Online Shopping Frauds, Impersonation Fraud, Bank Refunds and Catalytic Converter Thefts please remember that fraud can happen in person, right on your doorstep.

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Wellbeing project scoops innovation award

Southend-on-Sea City Council in partnership with Metal Arts Charities NetPark Wellbeing project has been recognised at this year’s Mental Health Awards winning the Most Innovative Mental Health Intervention award.

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Unlock opportunities: still time to apply for government funding

Businesses, charities, and community organisations in Southend-on-Sea are invited to seize an incredible opportunity! The application window for the second round of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is officially open.

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Partnership delivers vital crime prevention advice

The council’s community safety team have intensified their efforts to enhance community safety through Operation Dial, a targeted initiative piloted by the Home Office to combat anti-social behaviour (ASB) in key areas across the city.

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Southend and partners to get new Transport Safety Officers

Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce the introduction of Transport Safety Officers (TSOs) as part of a pioneering pilot initiative across Southend-on-Sea and other parts of Essex aimed at enhancing safety on our city’s transport networks.

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Lest we forget’ – Remembrance weekend plans for 2023

Local dignitaries, veterans, servicemen and women and residents will be able to pay their respects during Remembrance weekend as plans for these annual commemoration events are unveiled.

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Dixon Studio to reopen in November

The Dixon Studio within The Palace Theatre is due to reopen after weeks of closure due to the risk of crumbling concrete.

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Prittlebrook Greenway made safer with solar-powered lights

Work has begun to start installing solar-powered lamp posts along the Prittlebrook Greenway after residents asked for safety to be improved.

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Council highlights serious budget challenges amid unprecedented financial pressures

Cabinet will discuss a budget report which highlights the financial position the council is currently in with actions for how to address the position for 2023/24 and for 2024/25 onwards.

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Free parking after 6pm returns to seafront

Signage has been amended to reflect the changes in zone 1A with charges now only applicable from 8am to 6pm, rather than the previous 8am to 9pm. This brings the hours of charging in zone 1A back in line with the other parking zones across the City.

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Changes to parking charges set to be reversed

Two major changes to parking charges in Southend-on-Sea and Leigh-on-sea made as part of the 2023/24 budget are set to be reversed.

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Permanent repairs being made to potholes

This is opposed to the previous process, which mainly saw temporary filling and patching to remove the immediate risk but often led to further repairs being needed.

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99% of four-year-olds get one of their top 3 school choices

99% of four-year-olds get one of their top three choice of primary school for September in Leigh-on-sea

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Southend Pier voted Pier of the Year 2023

Southend Pier has been awarded the coveted Pier of the Year award 2023 by the National Piers Society (NPS).

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Apply to become a Summer Reading Challenge volunteer

Southend Libraries are once again looking for volunteers to help keep children reading throughout the summer holidays for the Summer Reading Challenge.

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Revised SEND strategy to be discussed by Southend Council

A revised version of the special education needs and disabilities (SEND) strategy will be discussed by Southend Council Cabinet following input from the Children, Learning and Inclusion Working Party.

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