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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Violence and Vulnerability Community Grant applications launched
Groups that deliver support to families with children and young adults are being encouraged to apply for the Violence and Vulnerability Community Grant.
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Council issues advice on staying cool and hydrated to cope with future heatwaves
Southend-on-Sea City Council is reminding residents to stay cool and hydrated to cope with future heat waves and to avoid heat stress.
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Rob Tinlin MBE returns as Chief Executive
Rob Tinlin MBE has been appointed as the council’s interim Chief Executive, following approval at Full Council yesterday (Monday 24 July)
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Southend Mayor and guests attend unveiling of cliff lift commemorative plaque
The Worshipful the Mayor of Southend, Cllr Stephen Habermel, today attended the official unveiling of a commemorative plaque at Southend’s historic cliff lift.
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New communal area and playground opens in Southend city centre
Southend shoppers and visitors to the city centre are being encouraged to make use of a new relaxing landscaped area and playground just off the high street.
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Highest honour of the City bestowed on The Music Man
Southend-on-Sea City Council chamber erupted in celebratory applause last night (Thursday 20 July) as David Stanley of The Music Man Project was awarded the Freedom of the City.
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Southend-on-Sea parks to proudly display nine Green Flags this year!
Southend-on-Sea City Council’s Parks Team is once again celebrating as their hard work has led to nine local parks achieving a national Green Flag Award.
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Household Support Fund is available for pension aged residents
Residents on a low income who are facing hardship with the cost of living can apply for help through the council’s Essential Living fund.
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Heycroft Primary School to join South East Essex Academy Trust
Following recent improvements, Heycroft Primary School will be joining the South East Essex Academy Trust (SEEAT) permanently.
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Rogue landlord and agent fined £23k for running dangerous and overcrowded unlicensed home
A landlord has pleaded guilty to offences under the Housing Act after having 16 adults and five children living in a dangerous, unsafe and unlicensed house.