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Councillor David Garston has been nominated for the Freedom of the City of Southend-on-Sea after 50 years of public service. The nomination has received rare cross-party support from all political group leaders on Southend-on-Sea City Council.

Southend-on-Sea City Council is reminding residents about accessible voting support ahead of the 7 May 2026 local elections, including assistance at polling stations, voting passports, and work with Project 49 to support voters with learning disabilities.

Southend-on-Sea City Council helped secure over £150,000 for victims of a housing fraud by tracing hidden funds and supporting a major investigation.

Southend Green Party candidates and supporters gathered across the city to promote their message ahead of the 7 May local elections, highlighting growing support and outlining priorities for a cleaner, fairer Southend.

Southend-on-Sea City Council is supporting the installation of a new AI-enabled speed camera near Cecil Jones Academy as part of an Essex-wide road safety trial on a busy dual carriageway.

Southend-on-Sea City Council has prosecuted two men for Blue Badge fraud, issuing fines and costs totalling nearly £2,000 as part of its ongoing efforts to protect disabled parking spaces.

Residents are invited to meet Bayo Alaba at a friendly and informal community event in Thorpe Bay on Friday 24th April, offering the chance to discuss local and national issues.

Green Party candidates in Leigh-on-Sea are calling for urgent action on illegal pavement parking, saying it is putting pedestrians at risk and making parts of the town unsafe and inaccessible.

The Southend Museums Collections Centre has opened its doors, giving visitors a rare behind-the-scenes look at nearly 500,000 historic objects from across South Essex.

Concerns are mounting among Shoeburyness residents as long-neglected and damaged play equipment at Shoebury Park continues to deteriorate, with residents raising concerns over safety, accessibility and missing facilities.