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A report on the council’s finances up to the end of September 2024 (six months into the financial year) shows…

The Leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council has welcomed the Government’s latest Budget, saying the measures announced yesterday could be a turning point in addressing longstanding challenges that local authorities face, particularly in areas such as social care, SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), and affordable housing.

Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce a new agreement with Stephensons of Essex to provide a vital new bus service for residents in the southern part of St Luke’s Ward.

Leigh-on-Sea resident pleads guilty and fined over £2,000 for misuse of a blue badge. On October 24, 2024, Pravinatha Shetty,…

As Halloween approaches, Southend-on-Sea City Council is urging residents to ensure that their fang-tastic fun doesn’t turn into a nightmare for the environment and local wildlife.

As part of UK Parliament Week (18 to 24 November), Southend-on-Sea City Council’s Youth Voice & Elections teams are hosting a series of interactive workshops for secondary schools across Southend.

Calling all year 6 parents and carers to apply now for their child’s secondary school place for September 2025. Southend-on-Sea…

Southend-on-Sea City Council proudly announces that its Family Centres have been awarded the prestigious Level 3 accreditation by the Baby Friendly Initiative, a program by UNICEF UK.

Southend-on-Sea’s remarkable Prittlewell Flagon is now on display as part of the British Museum’s exciting new exhibition, Silk Roads.

Southend-on-Sea City Council’s fostering team took part in Fusion’s successful open weekend event at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre on 28th and 29th September, engaging with prospective foster carers and highlighting the many benefits of fostering with the Council.