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Two property companies have been fined more than £21,000 after Southend-on-Sea City Council uncovered serious safety breaches at an unlicensed HMO on York Road.

Southend-on-Sea City Council’s Trading Standards team, supported by Essex Police, has seized £45,000 of illegal goods including counterfeit toys, illicit cigarettes, tobacco and vapes. Vehicles used for deliveries have been crushed, and enforcement action is under way to protect residents and fair-trading businesses.

The Council has been officially awarded UNICEF UK’s Baby Friendly Gold accreditation, recognising the city’s commitment to giving babies and…

Ten Council Leaders across Essex have publicly backed the creation of five new unitary authorities, stressing the importance of keeping local government “as local as possible” while delivering savings of over £100m a year.

Southend-on-Sea City Council is delighted to announce the return of its much-loved Concert Series, running monthly from October 2025 to June 2026.

Southend residents and contributors from across the globe, have come together in their thousands to help create what is set to be the UK’s largest Remembrance art installation.

Southend-on-Sea City Council today welcomed the Transport East Board to the City, where regional partners came together to discuss how the transport network can become more accessible, cleaner and better connected.

Residents and visitors will soon be able to explore a stunning new fashion exhibition at Beecroft Art Gallery. Dressed for…

Southend-on-Sea City Council backs the ‘Goldilocks’ model of five new unitary councils for Essex, protecting local services while avoiding mega councils and retaining community identity.

Southend is backing a new Greater Essex Mayoral authority, promising billions in investment, better-paid jobs, improved skills, and stronger influence with Government.