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Southend Careers Service hosts employment drop-in for all ages
A drop-in event for people looking to enter employment or for a change in career will be taking place on Tuesday 6 September to help residents of Southend increase their employability.
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Wristbands can help reunite lost children with their parents
We want children to be safe at the seaside, so wristbands are available so visiting parents can write their contact information and put it on their child’s wrist in case they get separated.
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We're reminding residents, businesses, community groups and more that you can stay up to date on a whole host of our services by signing up to the wide-ranging newsletters available on our website.
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Last chance to apply for £150 council tax rebate
Southend-on-Sea residents have until Friday 30 September to apply for a £150 council tax energy rebate to help with the cost of rising energy bills.
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Council meetings to discuss Swan and Orbit merger
Councillors will discuss a minor change to the existing Better Queensway regeneration contract regarding Swan Housing Association becoming a subsidiary of Orbit Group Limited.
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Fraudster convicted over £20k fake covid grant
A man has pleaded guilty to six counts of fraud after applying for covid business support grants when his hair salon had already gone out of business.
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City lights will turn blue and yellow to celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day
The lights at City Beach and Porters Civic House will turn blue and yellow on Wednesday 24 August when Southend-on-Sea City Council celebrates Ukrainian Independence Day.
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Statement from the Mayor following death of Graham Longley
The Mayor of Southend-on-Sea, Cllr Kevin Robinson has issued a statement following the sad death of Graham Longley, a former leader and Mayor of Southend-on-Sea.
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Council housing projects shortlisted for regional awards
Projects run by Southend-on-Sea City Council have been shortlisted in six categories of the Essex Housing Awards 2022.
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New team to carry out minor road repairs at no cost to council
A new minor repairs team - whose aim will be find and repair potholes and minor road defects across the City - are about to hit the streets as part of our drive to improve the local road network.