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Stay safe in the heat as Amber weather warning issued for rest of week
Residents and visitors are being asked to take sensible steps in the hot weather after an Amber weather warning for extreme heat was issued by the MET Office, valid from Thursday to Sunday.
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Planned road and pavement improvements announced for August
One road and four pavements across Southend-on-Sea are planned for repairs and resurfacing starting in August as the council continues its £10m highways investment programme for 2022/23.
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East Beach car park reopens this weekend
Residents and visitors to East Beach will now benefit from additional parking spaces, improved CCTV coverage and increased lighting following the completion of an improvement project.
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Deputy Leader’s blog - 5 August 2022
In this weeks blog, the deputy leader of the council talks about the hard work that goes into a Southend summer, BBQs and our Love Parks week.
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Have your say on beach BBQs in new Your Say Southend Survey
A new survey has launched on the Your Say Southend website asking residents for their thoughts on introducing a Public Safety Protection Order that covers public BBQs and use of personal watercraft.
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Council set to help Jazz Centre find new home in the City
Southend-on-Sea City Council is working with The Jazz Centre UK (TJCUK) to help find a new home to accommodate the charity’s events, exhibitions and archives.
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Text-based health initiative rolled out to parents and carers
‘ChatHealth’, a safe and easy way for parents, carers and young people to discreetly text a health visitor or school nurse, is introducing a new part of its service for parents and carers in Southend.
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Leader’s blog - 29 July 2022
In this weeks blog, the Leader of the Council talks about our leisure services, City of Culture and our wonderful parks and open spaces.
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Africa Express announce first artists for Southend City Festival
Jamie Cullum, Moonchild Sanelly, Georgia, Songhoy Blues, Wayne Snow, Damon Albarn, Jupiter & Okwess, and Jack Steadman (Bombay Bicycle Club/Mr Jukes) will all perform.
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East Beach BBQ ban following damage and anti-social behaviour
Southend-on-Sea City Council have announced a ban on barbecues at East Beach – following incidents of anti-social behaviour and damage to public property, and recent national stories of grass fires.