Real Christmas trees available to buy from our award-winning Parks Team
Make your Christmas magical with a real Christmas tree from our award-winning Parks Team.
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Council achieves White Ribbon accreditation
Southend-on-Sea City Council has become White Ribbon accredited in recognition of its commitment to preventing harassment, abuse, and violence against women and girls.
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Convenient parking with over half a million transactions using the Southend Pass
The Southend Pass continues to prove to be a success, with over half a million uses since April 2024.
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Free Sunday parking returns in December to boost local shopping
Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce the return of free Sunday parking in all council-managed car parks across the city this December.
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Council partners with Anglian Water and Environment Agency to boost flood resilience and sustainable water management
Southend-on-Sea City Council has taken an important step toward a new partnership with Anglian Water and the Environment Agency.
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Council secures conviction in £24k covid grant fraud case
Southend-on-Sea City Council has been instrumental in bringing a fraudster to justice following an investigation by its counter fraud and investigation team.
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Internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble, Apollo5, to perform as part of council concert series
Southend-on-Sea City Council welcomes internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble, Apollo5, to Southend for a concert featuring music from the Renaissance through to contemporary jazz.
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Council is cracking down on blue badge cheats through successful court convictions
Southend-on-Sea City Council has successfully prosecuted an individual for blue badge fraud, reinforcing its commitment to tackling abuse of the system.
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"Lest we forget" - Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day plans
Join us this Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day as Southend gathers to honour those who sacrificed their lives during the two World Wars and other conflicts since.
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Donate a gift this Christmas with the Council's Toy Drive
The Council is excited to announce the launch of its annual Toy Drive for 2024.
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Council Leader welcomes Autumn budget
Official statement from Cllr Daniel Cowan, Leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council, on the Government’s Budget.