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Investment programme focussed on key projects
Several priority projects could be added to the council’s capital investment programme - subject to viable business cases coming forward in the future.
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Draft budget proposes tough choices to protect statutory services and keep financial control
Draft council budget for 2024/25 is launched.
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Debut Southend performance for internationally acclaimed university choir
An internationally acclaimed university choir from King’s College, London will perform at the Southchurch Plaza Centre on Friday 19 January 2024.
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Best festive business winners announced
The winner and runners-up of the 2023 Southend Best Festive Business Competition have been announced, with The Cliff Pub in Southend winning the public vote.
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Have your say on Southend-on-Sea dementia community support service
Southend-on-Sea City Council has launched a consultation to understand the impact of a proposal to stop the current Southend-on-Sea dementia community support service.
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Council unveils Corporate Plan to drive community development and growth
Southend-on-Sea City Council has published its strategic blueprint for the future.
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Have your say on future of family centre services
The City Council is launching a crucial seven-week consultation to help shape the future of the family centre service in the city.
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Debut carol concert from a local school choir to support council’s Christmas plea for more foster carers
A school choir from Leigh-on-Sea made their debut performance in the Council Chamber at the Civic Centre on 11 December to raise awareness of the Council’s recruitment drive for new foster carers.
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Men and women unite in Southend-on-Sea against gender-based violence
A series of events has been organised in Southend-on-Sea to raise awareness of violence against women and girls as part of 16 Days of Activism.
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Efficiency measures turn house into “one of the most sustainable homes in the UK”
A project to retrofit a three-bedroom semi-detached home in Leigh-on-Sea with energy and water saving measures has been unveiled.
