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‘Ambitious and exciting’ capital investment programme to drive Borough into city
£46m new investment proposed for the council’s capital programme over the next five years.
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Cabinet to discuss findings from independent SEND peer review
Cabinet will discuss the findings of an independent peer review into the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services being delivered to children and their families in Southend-on-Sea.
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Festival shines new light on our new City
A trail of incredible installations is set to light up Southend in 2022 as part of the first ever Southend LuminoCity Festival of Light, bringing four dazzling nights of wonder to the soon-to-be city.
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Give your career a boost with the new free Southend Careers Service
A free support system offering access to employment, training and further education in the Borough, has been launched.
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Council celebrates carbon reduction success across 20 primary schools
We are celebrating the successful completion of an energy efficiency project that saw 20 primary schools across the Borough reduce their energy use.
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Safety trial at school to complement School Streets success
A trial to improve safety and protect children outside a local nursery and primary school is being launched.
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Please enjoy a safe Christmas – act responsibly and get jabbed
Local people are being urged to enjoy a safe Christmas, by acting sensibly and responsibly over the festive season.
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Volunteers needed to assist residents during Covid vaccine drive
Volunteers are needed to help out at local Covid-19 vaccination centres to boost the number of people getting protected.
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Toy Drive: There’s still time to donate
Council elves have been hard at work coordinating and wrapping gifts for the council’s annual Toy Drive to provide some Christmas joy for vulnerable children across Southend.
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Planned highways improvement works announced for December
Two roads and three pavements across the Borough are planned to start their repairs and resurfacing throughout December as the council continues its £10m highways investment programme for 2021/22.