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Government launches consultation on Greater Essex devolution
A Government consultation about devolution for the Greater Essex area has launched.
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City Day unveils exciting lineup, with headline set from Denise Van Outen at Disco City!
The full line-up for Southend City Day on Saturday 1 March has been unveiled, promising a spectacular celebration of music, community, and entertainment.
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On your bike! - Secure cycle hubs open across the City
Southend-on-Sea City Council are delighted to announce the opening of 8 new digital cycle hubs across the City.
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Devolution another step closer as councils accepted onto priority programme
The Government has today (5 February) written to Southend-on-Sea City Council, Essex County Council, and Thurrock Council accepting their request to be part of the Devolution Priority Programme.
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Council encourages residents to take control of their health with free HIV tests
Southend-on-Sea City Council is encouraging residents to take advantage of free and confidential HIV testing as part of National HIV Testing Week (10 to 16 February).
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City Vision survey generates over 2,000 responses as prize draw winners announced ahead of City Day
Over 2,000 responses were received as part of the consultation for the Southend City Vision, which took place at the end of last year.
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Public artwork trail nominated for national award
'Made from this Land', a public artwork trail by local artist Emma Edmondson, has been nominated for the 2025 PSSA Marsh Award for Excellence in Public Sculpture.
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Electoral registration phishing email scam
Phishing emails asking residents to supply additional information in relation to registering to vote have been reported by other local authorities.
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Council commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day 2025 with service and tree planting ceremony
Southend came together this weekend to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2025, reflecting on the theme “For a Better Future” and commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
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Council promotes cervical health during cervical cancer awareness month
Southend-on-Sea City Council's Public Health Team is urging young people aged 12 to 25 to get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to protect against cervical cancer.
