As a unitary authority we are responsible for the whole range of local authority services. You can find information about what we do across our website.
Our Services
A list of our services can be found through our 'Council Services menu' - this lists our primary service categories.
We also have our list of Directories.
Alternatively, you might prefer to use our Search bar to find the service you are looking for.
Both the Council services menu and search bar appear on all pages across the website.
A more detailed list of our services can be found on our Site map.
Media Releases
You can view the Latest News from the Council and search by date for previous media releases.
Fees and Charges for our services
Services for which we charge a fee, are shown in our Fees and charges list.
Election information
We publish information about elections including:
The Electoral Commission issues guidance for those who wish to become a councillor.
Websites
As well as our main website, we have other sites.
In some of these we partner alongside other organisations. Each website will tell you what it is about and who is involved.
Additional websites include:
Active Southend
Active Southend promote sport and physical activity opportunities in Southend.
Business-on-Sea
Business-on-Sea is a website managed by our Economic Development Team. The site includes information around:
- business updates and news
- business events
- business opportunities in Southend
- support and grants
You can also find information on the Southend Business Partnership. This is a network of over 1500 business professionals across Southend.
Livewell Southend
Livewell Southend provides information and advice on health and wellbeing, as well as links and contact details for people who can help. You can also find:
- community groups
- details of organisations who can support children or adults with various health and wellbeing issues
- services that can provide support for children and adults
- information, advice and guidance on local services and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
One Southend
One Southend is a community-led digital platform. It aims to support and celebrate residents in the City.
The website offers a range of guidance in addition to cost-of-living support.
This includes information and events surrounding:
- health
- wellbeing
- technology
- arts
- and much more
Southend Safeguarding Partnership
Southend Safeguarding Partnership provides information and advice concerning the safety and protection of children and adults with care and support needs.
Southend Museums
Southend Museums offers information about our museums and:
- the work they do
- what's on
- how to visit
Visit Southend
Visit Southend promotes leisure activities and events in the city.
Visitors and residents can discover:
- things to do in Southend
- what's on
- food and drink
- shopping
- places to stay