Southend in 60 Seconds
In the January edition of Southend in 60 seconds, Cllr Daniel Cowan is out with the jet washing teams making Southend Sparkle. We also get an update on the draft budget proposal, the Queensway project and the launch of our new e-newsletter, Our Southend.
Our Southend
In January we are launching the Our Southend enewsletter, a monthly round up of news, events and opportunities for residents to get involved across the Southend-on-Sea community.

24hrs in Southend
This will be a 24hr focus to showcase the incredible work that frontline workers do every single day - and every hour throughout the year - to keep our city safe, supported and thriving.

Southend City Day
Southend-on-Sea is gearing up for an unforgettable celebration as Southend City Day returns on Saturday 7 March 2026, following the success of last year’s inaugural event.

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See photos from events and news items across the city on our official Flickr account.
Latest news
24hrs in Southend - City Council shines a light on the frontline 'hidden heroes' for Our Day campaign
Southend-on-Sea City Council is launching ‘Our Day’ on Monday 19 January.
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Southend City Day returns - and we're calling on the community to get involved
Southend-on-Sea is gearing up for an unforgettable celebration as Southend City Day returns on Saturday 7 March 2026, following the success of last year’s inaugural event.
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Parking charges to be frozen under new budget proposals as Southend Council takes control of parking services
Southend-on-Sea City Council has proposed freezing all pay-and-display parking charges for the 2026/27 financial year as part of its draft budget.
Events
Holocaust Memorial Day
Various
Events in the city for Holocaust Memorial Day.
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