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Road closure order to provide emergency safety measures if needed
A road closure order giving us authority to close a section of Southend-on-Sea seafront to vehicles as a last resort to deal with any major safety concerns is to be put in place from Friday 1 October.
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Fabulous street art draws Southend Arts Festival to a successful close
Last weekend saw the Southend Arts Festival draw to a successful close after hundreds of performers and artists were involved throughout a fantastic fortnight (3-19 September) that showcased and celebrated the immense cultural and artistic talent in the Borough.
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Major improvement works finished at key junction
The main highway works for the junction improvement project at The Bell junction, which will increase traffic flow and improve air quality in the area, have been completed.
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Inspire a generation – become an industry champion
People who love their job are being encouraged to become industry champions and inspire the next generation to enter their specific field of employment.
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Southend business survey launched
Together with the Southend Business Partnership we are pleased to announce that the annual Southend business survey is now available.
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Southend-on-Sea Borough Council partners with FSB to support local small businesses
Small businesses in Southend can now benefit from expert support to guide them through pandemic recovery, thanks to a new partnership with the Council and The Federation of Small Business (FSB).
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Selective licencing scheme update to be discussed at Cabinet
An update on the selective licencing scheme being introduced to better regulate landlords in certain wards of Southend is to be discussed by Cabinet.
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Council’s ‘Find and Fix’ pothole repair programme improves road conditions and safety
The council has successfully carried out its ‘Find & Fix’ pothole repair programme for the second year running to improve the conditions and safety of roads across the Borough.
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Safety inspections for cemetery monuments and graves
A specialist contractor will carry out inspections on the condition and structural stability of gravestones and monuments over the coming months, for the ongoing safety of visitors to the council-owned and managed sites in the Borough.
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Planned highways works announced for September
Eleven roads across the borough are planned for repairs and resurfacing throughout September as the council continues with its planned phase 1, comprehensive £5m programme of highways works programme.