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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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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Re-tender for Cliffs Pavilion project
The council has re-tendered the construction contract for the Cliffs Pavilion refurbishment project.
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Trial scheme for eastbound lanes at Kent Elms
An experimental scheme to introduce a left turn only for motorists on the eastbound A127 at Kent Elms is planned with works due to start on Monday 26 February 2024.
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Southend foster carers share their experiences to inspire others to get in touch
Local foster carers are appealing to anyone who has ever considered fostering and lives in and around our city, to join their supportive community to help keep children close to familiar surroundings.
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Feedback shaping future of family centre services
A consultation on the future of family centre services has finished.
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Creating a safe haven for rare butterflies
A rare, protected species of butterfly has been spotted at Hadleigh Great Wood, one of the many green spaces owned by Southend-on-Sea City Council.
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Council inspecting potholes within 24-hours and carrying out longer-term repairs
Southend-on-Sea City Council is continuing to take the subject of potholes seriously, with reports being investigated within 24 hours - making it one of the most responsive councils in the UK.
