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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Debut Southend performance for internationally acclaimed university choir
An internationally acclaimed university choir from King’s College, London will perform at the Southchurch Plaza Centre on Friday 19 January 2024.
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Best festive business winners announced
The winner and runners-up of the 2023 Southend Best Festive Business Competition have been announced, with The Cliff Pub in Southend winning the public vote.
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Have your say on Southend-on-Sea dementia community support service
Southend-on-Sea City Council has launched a consultation to understand the impact of a proposal to stop the current Southend-on-Sea dementia community support service.
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Council unveils Corporate Plan to drive community development and growth
Southend-on-Sea City Council has published its strategic blueprint for the future.
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Have your say on future of family centre services
The City Council is launching a crucial seven-week consultation to help shape the future of the family centre service in the city.
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Debut carol concert from a local school choir to support council’s Christmas plea for more foster carers
A school choir from Leigh-on-Sea made their debut performance in the Council Chamber at the Civic Centre on 11 December to raise awareness of the Council’s recruitment drive for new foster carers.
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Men and women unite in Southend-on-Sea against gender-based violence
A series of events has been organised in Southend-on-Sea to raise awareness of violence against women and girls as part of 16 Days of Activism.
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Efficiency measures turn house into “one of the most sustainable homes in the UK”
A project to retrofit a three-bedroom semi-detached home in Leigh-on-Sea with energy and water saving measures has been unveiled.
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Group to support young carers gains momentum
A scheme launched to support young carers in Southend-on-Sea is gaining momentum as more people become aware of it.
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Leader's blog - 24 November 2023
Council leader Cllr Tony Cox talks about the importance of stability in times of challenge.
