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Planned road and pavement improvements announced for November
Three roads and pavements across Southend-on-Sea are planned for repairs and resurfacing starting in November as the council continues its £10m highways investment programme for 2022/23.
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Energy price rise for some tenants to be discussed
A recommendation from South Essex Homes that would see energy bills for its affected tenants rise in line with the actual costs incurred will be discussed by cabinet next week.
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Finalised parking strategy to be discussed at Cabinet
A new strategy outlining The Council’s approach to parking management over the next ten years is being discussed at a cabinet meeting next week (agenda item 13, Tuesday 8 November 2022).
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Cabinet pledges to do more to support refugees fleeing conflict
Our Cabinet is set to once again pledge its support for the resettlement of refugees and asylum seekers in Southend-on-Sea (Cabinet, item 10, Tuesday 8 November).
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Joint blog from the leader and Cllr Carole Mulroney - 28 October 2022
A special blog this week from both Cllr Stephen George, leader of the council, and Cllr Carole Mulroney.
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Don’t let pumpkin fun lead to messy parks and poorly wildlife
Southend-on-Sea Council City Council is noticing all the fang-tastic pumpkin fun that residents are having, but make sure to dispose of your pumpkins responsibly.
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Reading Well for teens launches in City’s libraries
A new ‘Reading Well’ collection of books and resources for teenagers launched in public libraries across England and Wales on World Mental Health Day (10 October 2022).
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Spooktacular Halloween Parade returns to Southend this Saturday with world’s first giant spider puppet
A frightfully fun evening is in store for the whole family this Saturday as the second annual Southend Halloween Parade returns to the City’s seafront.
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Eating disorder toolkit launched with support of Southend school nurses
A national toolkit, which was designed with help from one of Southend's school nurses is being launched in Parliament as part of a wider eating disorder manifesto.
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CityFibre’s full fibre optic rollout continues on London Road
CityFibre’s rollout of fibre optic network across Southend-on-Sea is continuing, with phase two of the work set to begin on a major route into and out of the City.