Real Christmas trees available to buy from our award-winning Parks Team
Make your Christmas magical with a real Christmas tree from our award-winning Parks Team.
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Council calls for resident input to shape electric vehicle charging infrastructure
We are calling on residents citywide to take part in a survey aimed at enhancing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, particularly for those without access to off-street parking.
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New immersive exhibition to shed light on Roman life in Southend
Southend-on-Sea City Council is delighted to announce the opening of an exciting new exhibition at Southend Central Museum.
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Council’s retrofit eco home shortlisted for two prestigious RICS awards
Our ground-breaking retrofit eco home on Juniper Road, Leigh-on-Sea, has been shortlisted for two prestigious regional awards by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
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Delivery driver convicted of blue badge fraud and ordered to pay £860
A local resident who worked as a food delivery driver, appeared at court accused of misuse and blue badge fraud.
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Council and Ministry of Defence sign Armed Forces Covenant
The council and Ministry of Defence have formally signed the Armed Forces Covenant at a special event held at Porters Civic House yesterday (Thursday 7 March).
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Leadership blog - Friday 8 March 2024
Cllr John Lamb, cabinet member and chair of the armed forces working party talks about the importance of signing the Armed Forces Covenant and what it means for armed forces personnel and others.
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Southend stakeholders meet again to review future priorities for bus services
Please be aware that the meeting that this news story relates to has been postponed and will be rearranged in due course.
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97% of pupils get one of top three choices of secondary school for September
97% of year six children in Southend-on-Sea will be starting secondary school at one of their top three choices of school this September.
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Leadership blog - 1 March 2024
As we enter March, cabinet member Cllr Derek Jarvis looks forward to events and cultural activities that help make our great city tick.
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Re-tender for Cliffs Pavilion project
The council has re-tendered the construction contract for the Cliffs Pavilion refurbishment project.