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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.

We have published an updated set of Frequently Asked Questions about the changes to kerbside collections starting in October 2025.

A special event in Southend-on-Sea has helped adults with learning disabilities learn about their rights to register to vote and to feel confident to vote in elections should they choose to do so.

We’re reviewing the rules for taxi and private hire services in Southend and we want your views.

Four action-packed days of activities designed by young people, for young people will take place in Southend this summer as part of an exciting new initiative.

Southend-on-Sea residents and visitors are invited to journey back over a thousand years and experience history come to life at Anglo-Saxon Weekend.