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Southend residents are being called to a peaceful protest this Saturday to oppose the 10,000 houses development by Bournes Green Chase. Taking place in Southend High Street from 11am to 1pm, the event brings together local campaigners, residents’ associations, and political figures in a united stand to protect Southend’s green belt.

Southend-on-Sea City Council’s new leisure provider has hit the ground running, making huge progress after only four-weeks into its three-year contract.  

The team’s victory on Sunday in Switzerland was such a proud moment for our city and the whole nation.

Southend-on-Sea City Council is delighted to announce that the new North South Bus Link (23A/23B) bus service will be operated by Stephensons of Essex, following a successful competitive tender process.

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Southend-on-Sea City Council has carried out improvements to the entrance road at Priory Park ahead of this weekend’s Lazy Days Festival and other upcoming events. 

A Southend-on-Sea City Council Resort Services Officer has been praised for his quick thinking and bravery after saving a man’s life at West Beach Shoeburyness on Saturday 12 July.

The British Medical Association has announced five days of strike action by resident doctors – formerly known as junior doctors. There will be a full walkout beginning at 07:00 on Friday 25 July 2025 and ending at 07:00 on Wednesday 30 July 2025.

With just five weeks to go until the return of Southend City Jam, the UK’s largest free street art festival, preparations are well underway to transform Southend’s city centre and seafront into a spectacular open-air gallery.

A new app has been launched by Southend-on-Sea City Council, in partnership with SUEZ, to help residents manage their household recycling and non-recyclable waste more easily.