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The Council is pleased to share exciting news about the upcoming improvements to the garden around Westcliff Library.

Jakub Sokolik, a beloved ex-Southend United player, is facing one of the toughest battles a parent can endure: his three-year-old son is fighting B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, a fast-growing and aggressive form of blood cancer.

Southend-on-Sea City Council is inviting residents to take part in a ditch clearance event at Belfairs Park on Thursday 12 December.

Councillors will discuss the latest on the proposed development of land at Fossetts Farm, and the steps needed for the exchange of contracts (Policy and Resources Scrutiny, 16th December and Cabinet 19th December).

Councillors will discuss proposals to change parking charges across the city from 1 April 2025, including reducing charges on the seafront and introducing a cheaper winter tariff.

The Toy Drive workshop is in full swing getting ready to provide some Christmas joy for vulnerable children and young people across the City.

Southend’s visit from the 27ft Knife Angel inspired creativity and reflection, with a photography competition drawing over 50 powerful submissions. The winning images captured the Angel’s haunting message against knife crime, with heartfelt thanks to Caddies Southend and Utopia Coffee Lounge for donating prizes.

The inspection said that services in Southend had undergone many significant changes since the last full ILACS inspection in July 2019 when the services were found to require improvement.

A new campaign launching today from NHS Mid and South Essex is raising awareness of different ways residents can access care and support, helping them get quicker, easier access to the local healthcare information and services they need.

Parliamentary life continues apace with speeches, debates, and questions in the House on behalf of the residents of Southend West and Leigh.