Leigh on Sea News - travel

Timetable for the Opentop Bus now available

Ensignbus have released their timetable for the Opentop Bus which is running this Easter and during the following months.

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Southend Pass available to buy from next week

Southend residents and visitors will be able to buy the Southend Pass from next week, as the council introduces the scheme which could see parking cost as little as 28p a day.

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Southend Pass available to all

The Southend Pass will be offered to residents from outside the Borough as well as local residents following agreement on Thursday 25 February.

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Free parking after 6pm set to stay as part of amendments to parking proposals

The council’s cabinet have today agreed changes to draft parking charge proposals that were announced in January.

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Southend Pass set to be available to all

The Southend Pass is set to be offered to residents from outside the Borough too, as the cabinet member for transport looks at boosting visitor numbers for the summer season.

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Free parking for vaccination centre visitors

Two hours free parking will be in place for people attending the NHS vaccination centre at the Cliffs Pavilion.

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Annual parking pass will be available from April 2021

The Southend Pass is an annual permit that will start from 1 April 2021, designed to help save money for those residents who make frequent trips in and around the Borough.

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Seafront car parks closed – Don’t Visit Southend

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is urging local people to stay at home and visitors to stay away to help protect lives and to protect the NHS following an exponential rise in positive Coronavirus cases.

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Repair and resurfacing works for main town centre route

A key route into Southend town centre is set for repair and resurfacing works as part of continued essential maintenance of the A127.

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London Southend Airport welcomes passengers back for festive flights

London Southend Airport today re-opens its terminal doors to passengers travelling over the festive period.

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Lane and road closures planned for essential A127 works

Two overnight road closures will be in place this weekend as Eurovia carry out essential maintenance work along stretches of the A127.

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Leigh on Sea Takes a Trip on The Endeavour

Leigh-on-Sea goes has one of the most ‘Leigh’ experiences imaginable: motoring up to London on an original, local fishing boat and artefact from the Dunkirk Landings in 1940: The Endeavour.

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London Southend Airport trial new cabin baggage screening equipment

London Southend Airport is trialling a new cabin baggage screening system to enhance the passenger journey.

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easyJet Pulls out from Southend Airport

easyJet has annonced that they will no longer be servicing Southend Airport

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easyJet resume flights at London Southend Airport

London Southend Airport welcomes the return of easyJet flights with the first scheduled departure to Alicante at 10.05am.

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Wizz Air resume flights at London Southend Airport

London Southend Airport today welcomes the return of Wizz Air flights with the scheduled departure to Bucharest at 19.50.

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London Southend Airport opens its doors after 3 months COVID closure

London Southend Airport opens its doors to passengers after 3 months COVID closure.

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London Southend Airport announces how long flight suspensions will last

London Southend Airport has released updated flight plans from its airline partners.

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Southend Airport announces coronavirus statement

The statement includes many flight suspensions and reductions.

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Coronavirus update: the local changes to be aware of

We have taken a look at the most important changes taking place in our local area to help answer some of your questions. From elderly-only shopping times to text-service deliveries, here's what you need to know...

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