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As Southend approaches its inaugural City Day on 1 March 2025, the council encourages residents and visitors to explore the city’s fascinating history, unique architecture, and stunning green spaces through a series of carefully curated heritage trails.

Essex County Council, Southend-on-Sea City Council, and Thurrock Council have united to seek significant changes in the way local government operates in Essex.

Southend-on-Sea City Council has achieved notable success in the national 2023/24 Adult Social Care Outcome Framework (ASCOF). This annual national…

Southend-on-Sea City Council’s Counter Fraud and Investigation Team has secured another significant conviction, bringing a fraudster to justice for forgery linked to a European-funded housing project.

Important new funding for key frontline services and other projects, such as boosting civic pride, fixing more roads and pavements, and enhancing tourism, is being proposed in the council’s draft budget for 2025/26.

Southend-on-Sea City Council is calling on local performers, community and cultural groups, schools, colleges, and food and drink traders to take part in the city’s inaugural City Day celebrations on Saturday, 1 March 2025.

Southend-on-Sea City Council’s environmental health officers have secured food condemnation orders from Chelmsford Magistrates Court, resulting in the seizure and destruction of 1,100 unauthorised soft drinks. 

The council is looking for a partner to install over 1,000 electric vehicle chargers in residential areas across the city over the next ten years.

Victoria Avenue, Carnarvon Road, and Eastern Avenue: Temporary Road Closures for Emergency Repairs

The Council is pleased to share exciting news about the upcoming improvements to the garden around Westcliff Library.