The Civic Centre has bright, modern adaptable rooms which provide the perfect setting for a variety of events including:
- business meetings and away days
- interviews and private appointments
- arts and crafts workshops
- exhibitions and functions
- sports and fitness classes
- conferences
- performing and martial arts
- meditation and relaxation
- support and social groups
- 121 and group tuition
- council meetings
The centre has the council chamber, committee rooms and meeting rooms which can be hired by the:
- hour
- session
- daily
- on a short-term basis
Our room hire fees can be found at the bottom of this page.
We also have a large public foyer area suitable for table sales and promotional display. Please Note: Promotional displays are currently suspended
The centre offers a wide range of facilities which include:
- manned reception desk
- accessible location
- self-serve room hire
- lift
- pay and display parking
- adaptable room layouts (small, medium, large, extra large)
- free filtered water
- free Wi-Fi
- public toilets
- excellent transport links
- bike shelter
We also have equipment for you to use.
Prices are correct as of April 2024 and electrical items are Inc of VAT.
- hire of microphones (fixed, lapel and handheld with stand) - £50 +VAT
- multimedia projector or Widescreen TV (fixed or portable) - Included within the room hire cost
- table top Public Meeting PA system - £150.00 + VAT
Additional items are available on request
- lectern
- room dividers
- hearing loop
- whiteboard
Please fill out our online enquiry form to check availability or to arrange a time to view the centre. Email: RoomBookings@southend.gov.uk.
Room hire fees
Standard room hire fees (Monday to Sunday 8:30 to 22:00 and Saturdays for 3 hours.
| Room name | Hourly - up to 1 hour | Half day- up to 4 hours | Full day - up to 9 hours | Saturdays for 3 hours 9:00 to 15:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small meeting rooms - (weekdays 09:00 to 17:00 only) | £22.50 | £52.50 | £100 | Not applicable |
| Regular rooms - committee rooms 2 and 7 | £32.50 | £85 | £165 | £65 |
| Medium rooms - committee rooms 3,4,5,6 | £42.50 | £135 | £270 | £90 |
| Large rooms - committee rooms 1,4a | £56 | £205 | £410 | Not applicable |
| Extra large rooms - Conference Chamber inc Public Gallery | £101 | £355 | £610 | Not applicable |
If you need any help or want to check availability, please fill in the room booking enquiry form.
Contact room bookings
Email: RoomBookings@southend.gov.uk