Ready, Steady, Read - this summer with Southend Libraries
Bookworms of all ages are being encouraged to take part in the annual summer reading challenge through Southend libraries.
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Leigh on Sea News - southend-city-council-press-release
Feel Good Festival returns!
The Feel Good Festival is being held on Saturday 29 July at Garon’s Park, from 10am to 4pm and the free event will include, popcorn making, live demos, competitions, arts and crafts, bouncy castles and more.
Household Support Fund is available for pension aged residents
Residents on a low income who are facing hardship with the cost of living can apply for help through the council’s Essential Living fund.
Fixed penalty notices issued for breaches of BBQ and Car Cruise
Southend-on-Sea City Council has successfully enforced its public spaces protection orders (PSPOs) over the weekend after several breaches of the orders.
Southend-on-Sea to celebrate Armed Forces Day
Southend-on-Sea will gather to celebrate Armed Forces Day this Saturday 24 June and pay tribute to service personnel past, present and future as the annual tradition of a parade through the City High Street and a short service return.
Council wants Southend to be a ‘refill destination’
Southend-on-Sea City Council is encouraging local businesses and residents to help the city become a ‘refill destination’ by providing greater access to drinking water as well as refill and reusable packaging to curb the growing plastic crisis.
‘Bibs and Bobs’ baby bank is open to help with essentials
Families who need baby ‘Bits and Bobs’ for their children aged 0 to five should pop along to Southend Family Centres baby banks.
Fully funded training available for careers in health care
The fully funded training courses can result in a City and Guilds qualification and are available to people across mid and south Essex.
Galleon ship stays ashore for longer due to popular demand
El Galeon, the 17th century replica Spanish tall ship due to arrive at Southend Pier this week has lengthened its stay due to popular demand
New council administration appointed
A new Conservative administration has been appointed to lead Southend-on-Sea City Council after being voted in at Full Council meeting on 18th May 2023
Southend’s beaches named amongst the best at international Blue Flag awards
Southend has been awarded five Blue Flag Awards, the most awarded to any local authority in the East of England
Southend Halloween Parade will return this October
The Southend Halloween parade will return to Southend seafront on Saturday 28 October 2023.
Cllr Stephen Habermel elected as Southend’s 102nd Mayor
Cllr Stephen Habermel was elected as the City of Southend’s 102nd Mayor taking over from Cllr Kevin Robinson who has served as Mayor for the past year.
Sixty street parties planned across Leigh-on-sea and Southend
Over sixty applications have been received for street party permits and road closures to celebrate King Charles III’s coronation weekend.
Southend business navigator to help local businesses
A newly appointed Business Navigator has joined Southend-on-Sea City Council’s economic inclusion team to help local businesses grow and succeed.
Floating museum Spanish galleon ship visits Pier
A replica Spanish galleon ship called “El Galeon” that has been transformed into a floating museum is visiting Southend-on-Sea Pier at the end of May.
Gully and drain maintenance road closures
Veolia, Southend-on-Sea City Council street cleansing and waste collection partner, has started an ambitious schedule of gully and drain maintenance in areas of the City where access to drain covers has previously been hampered by on-road parking.
Book launch for Canadian author in Leigh-on-Sea
A free book launch is being held at Leigh-on-sea Library to celebrate the release of ‘The Spoon Stealer’ by Lesley Crewe a story set in Leigh-on-sea.
Boom Battle Bar signed! new tenant for The Victoria Centre
Boom Battle Bar have announced that they are to open in The Victoria Centre. They will take over the prominent former Tangs unit, covering approximately 10,500 square foot across both ground and first floor.
New loans available for Southend’s empty commercial properties
Owners of empty commercial property and developers in the City are being encouraged to bring life back to their buildings through the use of the Southend-led ‘No Use Empty’ (NUE) scheme.
