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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Have your say on improving Southend’s air quality
Southend-on-Sea City Council is inviting residents and businesses to share their views on the draft Air Quality Action Plan AQAP and help shape the future of our city’s air quality.
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Council urges pensioners to claim Pension Credit and access winter support
Southend-on-Sea City Council is urging all pensioners to check if they are eligible for Pension Credit, as many are still missing out on this vital support.
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Southend Libraries hosts literature, photography, and family history events
The Council is excited to announce two fascinating events as part of Southend Libraries’ 2025 schedule, catering to lovers of literature, photography, and family history.
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'For a Better Future' - Southend-on-Sea remembers Holocaust victims and survivors
Join us for our annual service of commemoration to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
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Discover Southend’s fascinating heritage on foot
The council is encouraging residents and visitors to explore the city’s fascinating heritage trails.
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Metis Collective bringing captivating flute and harp performance to Southend-on-Sea
The council invites you to experience the enchanting flute and harp duo, as part of Southend’s concert series.
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Councils ask to participate in devolution priority programme
Essex County Council, Southend-on-Sea City Council and Thurrock Council have agreed to work together to seek momentous change in the way local government operates in Essex.
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Southend ranks second in country for carer satisfaction in adult social care survey
The Council has achieved notable success in the national 2023/24 Adult Social Care Outcome Framework (ASCOF).
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Council secures conviction in fraud case linked to loss of £360,000 housing project funds
The Council’s Counter Fraud and Investigation Team has secured another significant conviction, bringing a fraudster to justice for forgery linked to a European-funded housing project.
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Do you have what it takes to 'Step Up' to social work?
Southend-on-Sea City Council will be offering a unique opportunity for aspiring social workers from Monday 17 February 2025.