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Southend-on-Sea City residents need photo ID to vote at elections in May
For the first time residents in Southend-on-Sea will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year’s local elections.
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Southend City BID sponsor stunning new LuminoCity installation
Southend City BID are set to sponsor one of the biggest new installations at this year's free light festival, LuminoCity.
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Former police officer shares mental health experience
A former Southend-based police officer is opening up about his struggles with mental health in a bid to help others.
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Leader's Blog - 6 January 2023
Cllr Stephen George, leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council, wishes a Happy New Year to residents and outlines the main points in the budget for 2023/24.
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Council to raise income to help protect frontline services and deal with financial challenge
Southend-on-Sea City Council’s cabinet is to consider an increase in fees and charges to tackle a large budget gap as part of its draft budget for 2023/24 (Cabinet item 6, Thursday 12 January 2023).
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More than 2,000 children benefit from 2022 Toy Drive generosity
More than 2,000 children have received a Christmas present thanks to the generosity of residents who donated gifts to Southend-on-Sea City Council’s annual Toy Drive.
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Leader's Blog - 30 December 2022
The leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council, Cllr Stephen George, reflects on 2022 and looks forward to 2023.
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Leader's blog - 23 December 2022
A festive message from Cllr Stephen George, leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council as he talks about some of the festivities he’s enjoyed over the past few weeks and the true meaning of Christmas.
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Council helps thousands of families and most vulnerable during cost-of-living crisis
Southend-on-Sea City Council continues to support thousands of families and vulnerable people during the cost-of-living crisis with new initiatives planned for 2023.
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Council donates slow cookers and electric blankets to help most vulnerable
Southend-on-Sea City Council has donated slow cookers and electric blankets to help the most vulnerable during the cost-of-living crisis.