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Cllr Daniel Cowan, Leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council, said: “We recognise the significant impact of Saturday’s tragic incident on those who rushed to help at the scene and showed the very best of Southend.

Following  Essex Police’s update and the heartfelt tributes shared by the family of seven-year-old Leonna, Cllr Daniel Cowan, Leader of…

Southend City Council has launched a major crackdown on the misuse of its recycling centres, introducing strict new access rules and technology upgrades in partnership with waste firm SUEZ.

Residents, businesses and local organisations are being asked to share their views on the future of councils in Essex. A public consultation to give people a chance to have their say has been launched by a number of authorities to guide their proposed vision for new unitary councils across Greater Essex.

Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Freedom Leisure as its new provider for leisure services across the city.

Southend’s new Mayor, Cllr Nigel Folkard, begins a year of community engagements, championing local causes and promoting unity across the city — with Southend in Sight and Southend University Hospital as his chosen charities.

Southend-on-Sea City Council has apologised after identifying a software error dating back to 2018 which led to overcharging residents for care services. A total of 586 individuals were affected, with the council now issuing refunds and correcting its systems.

As Southend’s seafront gears up for another busy summer, Southend-on-Sea City Council is reminding residents and visitors of the Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) in place to help keep everyone safe and ensure a great day out for all.

Campaigners are preparing to rally in protest over contentious proposals to build 10,000 new homes on protected Green Belt land.

Southend, Rochford and Wakering residents are being urged to speak out as pressure mounts to build over 10,000 homes on protected Green Belt land near Bournes Green.