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Southend-on-Sea City Council is delighted to announce the return of the popular Music in the Park series at the Bandstand…

Residents are being encouraged to help plant and care for trees across the city through a new Tree Wardens Network launched by Southend-on-Sea City Council.

Since May 2024, staff at Southend Museums have been working closely with colleagues from the Design Museum to carefully select pieces from the collection, ensuring all pieces were condition-checked in preparation for display.

Southend Pier’s railway train service will be back in operation ahead of schedule following essential maintenance work that was expected to last until 4 April.

Southend Youth Council has been shortlisted for the Community Engagement category of The MJ Awards 2025 for their neurodivergent support pack. Their work, supported by Southend-on-Sea City Council, empowers young people and promotes inclusivity across the city.

Southend-on-Sea City Council is urging residents to reapply for postal voting before the 31 January 2026 expiry date, following changes requiring renewal every three years.

Southend-on-Sea City Council and Essex Police are taking action following dangerous driving at a seafront car meet on Saturday 22 March.

The 115-year-old ramp linking Chalkwell Station to the beach will close imminently due to safety concerns. Following new inspections, the council and Network Rail have determined that maintaining the aging structure is no longer viable. Plans are underway for demolition, interim access, and a future permanent replacement.

Southend-on-Sea City Council officially opened its latest council housing project in Shoeburyness today (Thursday 20 March), marking a significant step forward in providing local people with sustainable, affordable homes built to last.

Southend-on-Sea City Council and Rochford District Council officers have submitted a joint expression of interest to the New Towns Taskforce to explore a potential large-scale cross-boundary development.