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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.

Southend are set to endorse the creation of a new Mayoral authority for Greater Essex, which will bring significant benefits to local residents including.

Southend residents are set to benefit from a bold new proposal for one free bulky waste collection per year which will be available for every household.

A major proposal to create five new unitary councils across Greater Essex will be debated by Southend-on-Sea City Council this month. The ‘Goldilocks’ option aims to protect local services, retain community identity, and avoid merging Southend with Basildon or Thurrock.

Contract signed with Taylor Woodrow to deliver safer, greener, and more accessible streets in the Queensway area.  

Southend-on-Sea City Council’s Adult Social Care services have been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following their recent inspection, recognising the high standard of care and support provided to residents.