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A new digital network launched by Southend-on-Sea City Council is set to transform how local services are delivered, starting with the rollout of smart water meters.

Veolia and Southend-on-Sea City Council have awarded over £5,000 in funding to support nine local projects focused on boosting biodiversity and sustainability. Initiatives include sensory gardens, wildlife monitoring, and school-based nature spaces. Since its launch in 2021, the Sustainability Fund has backed 27 Southend projects with over £16,000, helping the community protect the environment through creative grassroots action.

MP David Burton-Sampson is pressing for a swift resolution following the Chalkwell Ramp closure, with public input and plans for a permanent replacement expected by month-end.

Southend-on-Sea City Council’s Cabinet has approved a new package of investment focused on delivering safer streets, cleaner neighbourhoods, improved green spaces and better support for residents across the city.

Thousands of illegal cigarettes, 10 kilos of hand-rolling tobacco and over 1,000 illegal disposable vapes have been seized during raids on three convenience stores in Southend.

Southend-on-Sea City Council has reinforced the essential role of Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) after the conviction and sentencing of a man who assaulted an officer while on duty.

SUEZ recycling and recovery UK has officially started as the council’s recycling and waste contractor. 

Southend Pier and Railway has officially been voted the number one icon in Essex for 2025, topping Visit Essex’s prestigious “Top 50 Icons of Essex” list.

Southend-on-Sea City Council is delighted to announce the return of the popular Music in the Park series at the Bandstand…

Residents are being encouraged to help plant and care for trees across the city through a new Tree Wardens Network launched by Southend-on-Sea City Council.