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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.

Southend-on-Sea City Council, alongside six other councils, has delivered a new full fibre network, bringing faster, more reliable internet to public services, businesses, and residents across South Essex.

Southend-on-Sea City Council has launched its updated Residential Disabled Parking Bay (RDBP) policy.  

Councils across Greater Essex are set to discuss the interim plan on how Local Government Reorganisation could transform local authorities to achieve more for residents and businesses. 

Essential maintenance work on Southend Pier’s railway trains will take place from Monday 10 March to Friday 5 April, ensuring a smooth and reliable service for the busy summer season.

Southend-on-Sea City Council is proud to announce that Jocelyn Ayao, Member of Youth Parliament (MYP), represented Southend at the annual sitting of the UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) in the House of Commons Chamber on Friday, 28 February 2025.