99% secure top three choice of primary school 12:58 AM (18 hours ago)
Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce that 99% of pre-school children in Southend will start their primary school education at one of their top three preferred choices.
Easter fun for the whole family in Southend, including the return of Southend Shakedown 12:51 AM (19 hours ago)
Southend is set for a busy and exciting Easter weekend, with a packed programme of family activities, events on the pier, and the return of Southend Shakedown on Bank Holiday Monday.
£2.49m support fund to help Southend’s most vulnerable, with dedicated pensioner support 15 Apr 6:36 AM (yesterday, 6:36 am)
The Council has launched a new round of the Household Support Fund (HSF) from April 2025 to 31 March 2026, providing urgent support to vulnerable households struggling with the cost of essentials.
Southend's new digital network to support smart water meters and smarter local services 14 Apr 12:42 AM (2 days ago)
A new digital network launched by Southend-on-Sea City Council is set to transform how local services are delivered, starting with the rollout of smart water meters.
Join the fright! Performers wanted for Southend Halloween Parade 2025 14 Apr 12:21 AM (2 days ago)
Southend’s much-loved Halloween Parade is set to return for its fifth year.
Cabinet approves additional investment and better support for residents 11 Apr 12:35 AM (5 days ago)
Cabinet has approved a new package of investment focused on delivering safer streets, cleaner neighbourhoods, improved green spaces and better support for residents across the city.
Council's Trading Standards team seizes illegal cigarettes and vapes 10 Apr 12:39 AM (6 days ago)
Thousands of illegal cigarettes, 10 kilos of hand-rolling tobacco and over 1,000 illegal disposable vapes have been seized during raids on three convenience stores in Southend.
Council highlights important role of Civil Enforcement Officers following conviction for attack 7 Apr 4:18 AM (9 days ago)
Southend-on-Sea City Council has reinforced the importance of Civil Enforcement Officers following the sentencing of a man who attacked an officer in the line of duty.
SUEZ starts recycling and waste collections 5 Apr 7:00 AM (11 days ago)
SUEZ recycling and recovery UK has officially started as the council’s recycling and waste contractor.
Southend pier and railway named number one icon in Essex 3 Apr 2:55 AM (13 days ago)
Southend Pier and Railway has been voted the number one icon in Essex for 2025, leading Visit Essex's "Top 50 Icons of Essex" list.
Southend-on-Sea City Council announces the return of Music in the Park at Priory Park Bandstand 3 Apr 1:21 AM (13 days ago)
Southend-on-Sea City Council is delighted to announce the return of the popular Music in the Park series at the Bandstand in Priory Park this summer.
New Tree Wardens Network launched to enhance Southend's green spaces 2 Apr 5:38 AM (14 days ago)
Residents are being encouraged to help plant and care for trees across the city through a new Tree Wardens Network launched by Southend-on-Sea City Council.
Council's Concert Series continues with the return of renowned classical guitarist Craig Ogden 1 Apr 12:42 AM (15 days ago)
Southend-on-Sea City Council invites you to experience internationally acclaimed classical guitarist Craig Ogden as part of the Southend Concert Series.
Historic swimwear from Southend Museums to feature in major London exhibition 31 Mar 2:10 AM (16 days ago)
Southend-on-Sea City Council proudly unveils its historic artefacts in a captivating new London exhibition.
A Better Start Southend celebrating 10 years of supporting families in the city 31 Mar 1:25 AM (16 days ago)
Celebrating ten years of A Better Start Southend (ABSS) as the programme comes to an end in March 2025.
Southend pier railway service back in action ahead of schedule 28 Mar 8:31 AM (19 days ago)
Southend Pier’s railway service will be back in operation ahead of schedule following essential maintenance work that was expected to last until 4 April.
Southend Youth Council shortlisted for The MJ Awards 2025 28 Mar 3:42 AM (19 days ago)
Southend-on-Sea City Council congratulates Southend Youth Council on their outstanding achievement in being shortlisted for the Community Engagement category of The MJ Achievement Awards 2025.
Council urges postal voters to renew applications 28 Mar 3:02 AM (19 days ago)
Southend-on-Sea City Council is reminding residents who applied for a postal vote before 31 October 2023 that their application will expire on 31 January 2026.
Council and police enforce PSPO following dangerous driving at seafront car meet 27 Mar 8:37 AM (20 days ago)
Southend-on-Sea City Council and Essex Police are taking action following dangerous driving at a seafront car meet on Saturday 22 March.
Chalkwell ramp to be closed for public safety 21 Mar 8:16 AM (26 days ago)
The 115-year-old ramp connecting Chalkwell Station to Chalkwell Beach, will be closed imminently, subject to Network Rail track possessions, due to public safety concerns.