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Supercharging our electric vehicle infrastructure
The council is looking for a partner to install over 1,000 electric vehicle chargers in residential areas across the city over the next ten years.
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Council invites local groups and traders to take part in first-ever City Day celebrations
We are calling on local performers, community and cultural groups, schools, colleges, and food and drink traders to join in the city’s first-ever City Day celebrations on Saturday 1 March 2025.
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Council seizes 1,100 unsafe soft drinks in safety crackdown
The Council’s environmental health officers have secured food condemnation orders from Chelmsford Magistrates Court, resulting in the seizure and destruction of 1,100 unauthorised soft drinks.
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Emergency roadworks completed - Victoria Avenue, Carnarvon Road and Eastern Avenue
Emergency maintenance repairs on sections of Victoria Avenue (A127) and Carnarvon Road are now completed and the road is fully open.
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Grassroots Westcliff to help improve Westcliff Library’s outdoor green spaces
The Council is pleased to share exciting news about the upcoming improvements to the garden around Westcliff Library.
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Sing along to festive favourites at Priory Park's 'Carols in the park'
Southend-on-Sea City Council is excited to announce the return of the beloved 'Carols in the park' at the Bandstand in Priory Park.
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Council to discuss proposed changes to parking charges
Councillors will discuss proposals to change parking charges across the city from 1 April 2025, including reducing charges on the seafront and introducing a cheaper winter tariff.
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Southend-on-Sea’s Civic Pride action plan unveiled
An ambitious action plan designed to strengthen the civic pride that residents, workers, and visitors feel towards the city has been published and will be discussed by councillors later this month.
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Southend-on-Sea spreading holiday joy to children in need with Toy Drive
The Toy Drive workshop is in full swing getting ready to provide some Christmas joy for vulnerable children and young people across the City.
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Council confirms B&M opening as part of ongoing Victoria Shopping Centre revitalisation
The council is pleased to confirm that B&M, one of the UK’s leading discount retailers, will be opening a new store at The Victoria Shopping Centre in early 2025.
