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Leader’s blog - 8 July 2022
In this weeks Leader’s blog, Cllr Stephen George talks about a number of events across our City and an important project between our parks and youth offending teams.
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Exciting day full of cultural fun as part of the Queen’s Baton Relay this week
Excitement is building as we are set to host The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay on Friday, and residents and visitors are invited to join in on a day full of free, exciting cultural events.
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‘The Tram Drivers’ Retreat’ wows crowds early on at RHS Hampton Court Flower Festival
Southend-on-Sea’s allotment at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Festival is wowing festivalgoers and receiving plenty of positive comments following the press and member launch on Monday 4 July.
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Better support at home means patients can leave hospital sooner
A new scheme to help patients leave hospital sooner with better support at home has been launched.
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Bookings for HAF sessions over the Summer Holidays are now live
Activity coordinators will be ready to accept bookings for summer fun with the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme from today (Monday 4 July).
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Keep reading this summer and become a ‘Gadgeteer’ with Southend Libraries
Southend Libraries and The Reading Agency are excited to introduce ‘Gadgeteers’, the Summer Reading Challenge for 2022 which will run from 23 July to 31 August for children aged four to twelve. There will also be an Early Years Challenge for children under four as part of the fun.
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Your household canvass is on the way
As part of the council’s annual voter registration canvass, households are being contacted by the electoral services team by email, form or letter.
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Seaway project moving forwards
A report to be discussed by cabinet later this week will highlight further progress on the Seaway project (Item 4, Cabinet, 1 July).
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Southend City Jam welcomes new sponsor Pigs Bay Distillery
Southend City Jam, a celebration of street art coming to Southend in September, is set to get even bigger as Pigs Bay Distillery has been announced as a new sponsor.
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99 by 19: Calling children and young people across Southend-on-Sea
Southend's Cultural Education Partnership have crafted a new scheme designed for residents to discover 99 things to do in the City before turning 19 years old.