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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Group to support young carers gains momentum
A scheme launched to support young carers in Southend-on-Sea is gaining momentum as more people become aware of it.
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Leader's blog - 24 November 2023
Council leader Cllr Tony Cox talks about the importance of stability in times of challenge.
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Wellbeing project scoops innovation award
Local project wins Most Innovative Mental Health Intervention award.
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Southend Youth Council member gives impassioned speech at House of Commons
On Friday 17 November, the UK Youth Parliament debated free school meals as part of their 'Food for Learning' campaign and the City of Southend was proudly represented.
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New Chief Executive approved by Full Council
Colin Ansell has been approved as the council’s new Chief Executive (Full Council, Monday 20 November).
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National collaboration sees council support compelling short film about urgent need for foster carers
Southend-on-Sea City Council has collaborated with 80 local authorities across England to help create a compelling short film about the urgent need for foster carers.
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AV1 robots help children stay connected to class
A special needs teacher has spoken out about the benefits of a robot designed to help long-term absent children back into the classroom.
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Ofsted recognise the improvements made at primary school
A report by Ofsted into the ongoing improvements at Heycroft Primary School has recognised the progress made by school leaders and outlined continued areas of priority moving forward.
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Interference into badger work causes delays and extra costs
Work to reopen a road that has been partially closed due to a badger sett has been delayed.
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Have your say on how your council is elected
A consultation asking residents how often they want to vote for their local councillors in the future has been launched today (Monday 13 November).
