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A prolific Southend car thief who stole 11 vehicles worth over £310,000 has been jailed for nearly four years after being caught driving the wrong way on the A12.

Ten Council Leaders across Essex have publicly backed the creation of five new unitary authorities, stressing the importance of keeping local government “as local as possible” while delivering savings of over £100m a year.

Southend-on-Sea City Council is delighted to announce the return of its much-loved Concert Series, running monthly from October 2025 to June 2026.

Southend residents and contributors from across the globe, have come together in their thousands to help create what is set to be the UK’s largest Remembrance art installation.

Southend-on-Sea City Council today welcomed the Transport East Board to the City, where regional partners came together to discuss how the transport network can become more accessible, cleaner and better connected.

Southend’s Halloween Parade is calling all ghouls, ghosts, and glittering floats! Join the illuminated seafront spectacle for free—register your group, decorate your float, and help create a spooktacular carnival atmosphere on 26 October 2025. Spots fill fast, so sign up before 5 October to take part in one of Southend’s most exciting community events.

The Southend Seafront Fireworks 2025 season will run every Saturday night from 27 September to 15 November. Free ten-minute displays will light up the skies, visible all along Marine Parade, with the best views by City Beach.

Southend-on-Sea City Council backs the ‘Goldilocks’ model of five new unitary councils for Essex, protecting local services while avoiding mega councils and retaining community identity.

Southend is backing a new Greater Essex Mayoral authority, promising billions in investment, better-paid jobs, improved skills, and stronger influence with Government.

Southend-on-Sea City Council has received the Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, recognising its commitment to veterans, reservists, service personnel, and their families through supportive policies, recruitment practices, and community engagement.