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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.

Around 1.4 million approved homes remain unbuilt across the UK, according to new analysis—prompting a petition calling for tougher action on stalled developments.

Southend-on-Sea is gearing up for a busy Easter weekend, packed with family-friendly activities, new attractions and easy travel options to help visitors make the most of the holiday.

Music in the Park returns to Priory Park from Saturday 11 April to 27 September, bringing free live music performances to the Bandstand across weekends and bank holidays.

Residents in Southend-on-Sea are being urged to register to vote by midnight on Monday 20 April ahead of the local elections on Thursday 7 May, with reminders also issued for postal votes, proxy votes and photo ID requirements.

The inaugural board meeting of NHS Essex Integrated Care Board will take place online on 1 April, marking the start of its work to improve health and care services across Essex.

Southend-on-Sea City Council has responded to the Government’s decision to create five new unitary councils across Greater Essex, confirming that a new South East Essex Council will replace the current authority from April 2028, with services continuing as normal during the transition.

Julie Cushion has been selected as the Conservative candidate for Chalkwell, bringing decades of community involvement, charity work and public service experience to the upcoming local elections.