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The local NHS is urging residents to use the right healthcare services and get vaccinated as an early surge in flu cases increases winter pressure across Mid and South Essex.

Southend East and Rochford MP Bayo Alaba visited the Shoeburyness National Coastwatch Institution station, meeting volunteers and presenting a Certificate of Competence to new recruit Bethan Mason. The station plays a vital role in supporting coastal safety alongside the Coastguard and RNLI.

Southend has launched a new Culture Small Grants Scheme offering £250–£1,500 to support creative, cultural and community-led activities. Applications are open until 31 January 2026 for residents and local groups with projects taking place in Southend-on-Sea.

Southend-on-Sea is set to receive £8.5 million in bus funding over the next three years, supporting improved reliability, new routes, extended late-night services and better connections across the city.

Mayoral elections planned for 2026 have been pushed back to 2028, though Southend and wider Essex are still expected to receive early devolution of funding and powers before the mayoral model is introduced.

Southend-on-Sea City Council and Anglian Water have launched a £90m, 10-year programme to eliminate sewer spills, reduce flooding and create greener public spaces, including new rain gardens and the Marine Parade Green Oasis.

Southend is overflowing with festive cheer this year, offering families, friends, and visitors an incredible variety of Christmas experiences across…

The South East Essex Green Party has issued a statement expressing deep disappointment over the closure of the University of Essex Southend Campus, highlighting the impact on education, jobs and community spaces, and calling on MPs to push for proper government funding for Further and Higher Education.

At a Glance A trail-blazing Essex partnership is bringing police, fire and ambulance teams into the earliest stages of planning…

Southend is facing rising costs, transport cuts, division, and the long-term consequences of privatisation. Cllr Stuart Allen calls for fairness, investment, cooperation, and a proper long-term plan to rebuild services, protect communities, and create a better, more connected Southend.