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Southend-on-Sea City Council has welcomed the outcome of a court case that saw ten teenagers sentenced for violent disorder in the city last summer.

Children across Southend are invited to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, running from Thursday 24 July to Saturday 30 August. 

Should Essex have 3 or 5 councils? Thousands of Essex residents have already responded to a survey from a group of councils backing a proposal for 5 councils, and you can too over the next few days. 

Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to confirm a new agreement with Stephensons of Essex to deliver a vital extended bus service for residents living around Highlands Estate and West Leigh areas.

Following the devastating incident at London Southend Airport, I want to extend my deepest condolences on behalf of Southend-on-Sea City Council to the families, friends, and colleagues of those who tragically lost their lives.

Waddle-on- Sea is an extraordinary public art event which will take place from Friday 11 July to Wednesday 3 September and aims to raise vital funds for Havens Hospice.

At tonight’s Full Council meeting, The Worshipful the Mayor, Cllr Nigel Folkard, will lead a minute’s silence in memory of Leonna Ruka, the seven-year-old girl who tragically lost her life following an incident in Chalkwell Park on Saturday 28 June.

Following  Essex Police’s update and the heartfelt tributes shared by the family of seven-year-old Leonna, Cllr Daniel Cowan, Leader of…

This exhibition focuses on the conservation and scientific analysis of incredibly well-preserved finds from the London shipwreck.

Residents, businesses and local organisations are being asked to share their views on the future of councils in Essex. A public consultation to give people a chance to have their say has been launched by a number of authorities to guide their proposed vision for new unitary councils across Greater Essex.