Easter fun for the whole family in Southend, including the return of Southend Shakedown
Southend is set for a busy and exciting Easter weekend, with a packed programme of family activities, events on the pier, and the return of Southend Shakedown on Bank Holiday Monday.

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Renowned one-handed pianist Nicholas McCarthy to open Southend concert series
Southend-on-Sea City Council is thrilled to announce that the renowned pianist Nicholas McCarthy will be opening the Southend Council Concert Series.
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SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK awarded Southend recycling, waste and street cleansing contract
Southend-on-Sea City Council has awarded SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK an eight-year contract worth £18 million annually to deliver recycling, waste, and street cleansing services.
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Prospective foster carer open weekend welcomes future carers
Southend-on-Sea City Council’s fostering team were part of Fusion’s successful open event at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre last weekend (28 to 29 September).
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Have your say on a new political map for City Council
A public consultation has been launched to help shape new council wards for Southend-on-Sea City Council.
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'Spooktacular' Southend Halloween Parade Returns
Get ready for a night of spooky fun as the Southend Halloween Parade returns to the seafront on Saturday 26 October!
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Southend Pier hosts inspiring celebration for learning disabilities community
A vibrant and heart warming event took place last week on Southend Pier to celebrate individuals with learning disabilities from across the city.
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Leadership blog – Wednesday 18 September 2024
On Monday night we had a meeting of the cabinet, with several important matters discussed.
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Southend-on-Sea City Council launches new initiatives in schools to improve air quality and promote healthier communities
We are encouraging pupils, teachers, parents and residents to make small changes to their daily routines to promote better air quality and support new initiatives being launched in city schools.
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Budget position to be discussed by Cabinet
A report on the council's finances up to the end of July 2024 (four months into the financial year) will be discussed on Monday 16 September.
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Preferred bidder for recycling and waste contract set to be agreed by cabinet
The council’s cabinet will be asked to agree the council’s ‘preferred bidder’ for its recycling, waste and street cleansing contract on Monday 16 September.