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Southend’s coastline to proudly fly Blue Flags and Seaside Awards this summer
All eight of Southend beaches have once again met the high standards required for Blue Flag and Seaside Awards, as announced in this year’s prestigious Keep Britain Tidy awards.
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The London Handel Players Duo returns for Council concert series
Following a highly successful performance in Southend last year, The London Handel Players Duo return to the City on Friday 23 May, to present an evening of exquisite music for violin and harpsichord.
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Residents invited to spark change in Southend through new community fund
Southend-on-Sea City Council is excited to launch the Big Sparks Fund as part of our Civic Pride drive.
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Councillor Nigel Folkard elected as Southend’s 104th Mayor
Councillor Nigel Folkard has been formally elected as the 104th Mayor of Southend at today’s Annual Meeting of the Council, taking over the role from Cllr Ron Woodley.
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Southend Pier ranked Best Seaside Pier in Britain
Southend Pier has been ranked the best seaside pier in Britain, topping a national list that compared and evaluated over 60 of the finest piers across the nation.
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Southend expands school air quality project to final five schools
Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce the final phase of its successful 'Clean Air for Schools' project, with five more schools joining the initiative this spring.
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Southend welcomes first croquet club at Priory Park
Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce the opening of the city’s first croquet club at Prittlewell Bowls and Croquet Club in Priory Park.
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99% secure top three choice of primary school
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.
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Easter fun for the whole family in Southend, including the return of Southend Shakedown
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.
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£2.49m support fund to help Southend’s most vulnerable, with dedicated pensioner support
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.
