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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We’re proud to support Foster Care Fortnight 2024!
Southend Council’s fostering team and foster carers are appealing to anyone who has ever considered fostering, and lives in and around our city, to join their supportive fostering community.
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Council welcomes new foster carers and appeals for more local people to find out about fostering
A coffee and cake morning has been held to welcome new foster carers who work with Southend-on-Sea City Council and thank them for the invaluable support they provide to the children of Southend.
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Councillor Ron Woodley elected as Southend’s 103rd Mayor
Councillor Ron Woodley was elected as the City of Southend’s 103rd Mayor at today’s Full Council meeting and takes over from councillor Stephen Habermel who has served as Mayor for the past year.
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Now serving iconic pie and mash at our Pier
London’s oldest surviving pie and mash shop, based in Tower Bridge Road, has extended its reach to one of the most iconic seaside locations in the UK – Southend Pier.
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Council issues 41 fixed penalty notices for breaches of car cruise PSPO
Southend-on-Sea City Council has successfully enforced its Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) following recent car meets in the city where anti-social behaviour took place.
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97% secure top three choice of primary school
Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce that 97% of pre-school children in Southend will start their primary school education at one of their top three preferred choices.
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Council foster carer is honoured with prestigious award
A Southend-on-Sea City Council foster carer is the deserving recipient of a Rochford District Citizen of the Year award due to her amazing work supporting local children and fellow foster carers.
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Make sure you are voter ready
Residents who want to have their say at the local and Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner elections on 2 May elections must ensure they are registered to vote by midnight on Tuesday 16 April.
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Working to ensure safe Easter weekend
Council teams, contractors and Essex Police worked hard to ensure a safe Easter weekend for all, with the unofficial Southend Shakedown and two car cruise meets taking place.
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First Window Wanderland festival transforms city into vibrant canvas
Southend-on-Sea City Council’s inaugural Window Wonderland festival (22-24 March) proved to be a hit with residents across the city.
