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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Grassroots Westcliff to help improve Westcliff Library’s outdoor green spaces
The Council is pleased to share exciting news about the upcoming improvements to the garden around Westcliff Library.
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Sing along to festive favourites at Priory Park's 'Carols in the park'
Southend-on-Sea City Council is excited to announce the return of the beloved 'Carols in the park' at the Bandstand in Priory Park.
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Council to discuss proposed changes to parking charges
Councillors will discuss proposals to change parking charges across the city from 1 April 2025, including reducing charges on the seafront and introducing a cheaper winter tariff.
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Southend-on-Sea’s Civic Pride action plan unveiled
An ambitious action plan designed to strengthen the civic pride that residents, workers, and visitors feel towards the city has been published and will be discussed by councillors later this month.
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Southend-on-Sea spreading holiday joy to children in need with Toy Drive
The Toy Drive workshop is in full swing getting ready to provide some Christmas joy for vulnerable children and young people across the City.
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Council confirms B&M opening as part of ongoing Victoria Shopping Centre revitalisation
The council is pleased to confirm that B&M, one of the UK’s leading discount retailers, will be opening a new store at The Victoria Shopping Centre in early 2025.
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The Knife Angel photo competition winners announced
A thought-provoking, 27ft high sculpture, which prominently stood in the City during July, has captured the creativity and imagination of the many people who visited.
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Our children’s services get Good rating after Ofsted inspection
The council’s children’s services are officially good. The Good judgement follows an Ofsted inspection (ILACS) held from 14 to 25 October.
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Mayor and Leader pay tribute to former councillor and first citizen
The Council is saddened to hear of the passing of former councillor and Mayor, Derek Jarvis.
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Southend to ring in the New Year with spectacular seafront fireworks
Southend is set to sparkle with the city’s first-ever New Year’s Eve seafront fireworks displays.
