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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We’re proud to support Foster Care Fortnight 2024!
Southend Council’s fostering team and foster carers are appealing to anyone who has ever considered fostering, and lives in and around our city, to join their supportive fostering community.
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Council welcomes new foster carers and appeals for more local people to find out about fostering
A coffee and cake morning has been held to welcome new foster carers who work with Southend-on-Sea City Council and thank them for the invaluable support they provide to the children of Southend.
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Councillor Ron Woodley elected as Southend’s 103rd Mayor
Councillor Ron Woodley was elected as the City of Southend’s 103rd Mayor at today’s Full Council meeting and takes over from councillor Stephen Habermel who has served as Mayor for the past year.
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Now serving iconic pie and mash at our Pier
London’s oldest surviving pie and mash shop, based in Tower Bridge Road, has extended its reach to one of the most iconic seaside locations in the UK – Southend Pier.
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Council issues 41 fixed penalty notices for breaches of car cruise PSPO
Southend-on-Sea City Council has successfully enforced its Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) following recent car meets in the city where anti-social behaviour took place.
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97% secure top three choice of primary school
Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce that 97% of pre-school children in Southend will start their primary school education at one of their top three preferred choices.
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Council foster carer is honoured with prestigious award
A Southend-on-Sea City Council foster carer is the deserving recipient of a Rochford District Citizen of the Year award due to her amazing work supporting local children and fellow foster carers.
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Make sure you are voter ready
Residents who want to have their say at the local and Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner elections on 2 May elections must ensure they are registered to vote by midnight on Tuesday 16 April.
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First Window Wanderland festival transforms city into vibrant canvas
Southend-on-Sea City Council’s inaugural Window Wonderland festival (22-24 March) proved to be a hit with residents across the city.
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DfT additional funding for highways maintenance budget
Southend-on-Sea City Council has received additional funding which has and will continue to be used to improve our roads and was made possible by reallocated HS2 funding.
