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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.

Southend residents are invited to a community meeting on Tuesday 16th September 2025 at Shoebury Baptist Church to discuss the Council’s Local Plan, which proposes 10,000 new homes on Bournes Green. Organisers are urging locals to complete the consultation and voice concerns about the impact on green belt land, affordable housing, and community infrastructure.

Southend are set to endorse the creation of a new Mayoral authority for Greater Essex, which will bring significant benefits to local residents including.

Southend residents are set to benefit from a bold new proposal for one free bulky waste collection per year which will be available for every household.

A major proposal to create five new unitary councils across Greater Essex will be debated by Southend-on-Sea City Council this month. The ‘Goldilocks’ option aims to protect local services, retain community identity, and avoid merging Southend with Basildon or Thurrock.

More than 250 people filled Southend High Street on Saturday to protest plans for a huge housing development on protected…

We have published an updated set of Frequently Asked Questions about the changes to kerbside collections starting in October 2025.

A special event in Southend-on-Sea has helped adults with learning disabilities learn about their rights to register to vote and to feel confident to vote in elections should they choose to do so.

We’re reviewing the rules for taxi and private hire services in Southend and we want your views.