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The council’s cabinet will be asked to agree on the council’s ‘preferred bidder’ for its recycling, waste, and street cleansing contract on Monday, 16th September.

This announcement follows the success of City Jam, which brought together over 200 renowned artists from around the world, as well as the launch of the city vision survey.

Havens Hospices is calling all talented artists to help transform penguins into ice-quisite masterpieces for their upcoming art trail, Waddle-on-Sea.

A major refurbishment of the 60-year-old Cliffs Pavilion has finally begun and will bring extensive improvements to the largest purpose-built performing arts venue in Essex.

A drug line involved in the sale of almost a kilogram of Class A drugs on the streets of Southend has been dismantled after its sixth and final member was jailed.

Waddle-on-Sea will see over 30 large penguins, along with some small penguins, sponsored by businesses and created by professional artists. Huddles of baby penguins will also accompany the sculptures, which will be adopted and decorated by schools, community groups, and organizations.

People are being asked what they want from the future of our city. he short survey on Your Say Southend has been coordinated by the Southend City Partnership and will run from today …

The highly anticipated Oktoberfest is returning to Southend in 2024 following a sell-out 2023 tour! Tickets are selling fast for Oktoberfest Southend, with 70% of Saturday evening tickets already sold out. This celebration of beer, food, music, and community will take place on the 18th and 19th of October 2024 at Southend’s Priory Park.

Southend Pier is set to become a vibrant hub of creativity as the Southend City Jam Street Art Festival returns from 30 August to 1 September 2024.

An exciting new business opportunity is to be launched at The Victoria Centre this Autumn.