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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.

A new initiative is being launched in Southend to tackle environmental crime across the city. The newly established EnviroCrime unit will focus on combating fly-tipping, dog fouling, and littering, as well as other environmental offences.

Updated parking charges will be introduced across the city from the start of April 2025.

Southend-on-Sea City Council extends its gratitude to the organisations, charities, businesses, community groups, and volunteers who contributed to making Southend City Day such a huge success.

Southend-on-Sea City Council is inviting residents, landlords, and businesses to share their views on how private rented housing can be used to help households move out of homelessness.

Southend-on-Sea City Council has introduced a new measure to prevent motorists from evading parking fines by driving away before a penalty can be issued.