Browsing: Local Issues

Regular readers of the Oracle will be aware of the Council’s Better Queensway project, which is a large-scale multi-phase regeneration project of a large section of central Southend, mainly comprising and including Quantock, Malvern, Pennine, and Chiltern tower blocks, the Essex Street and Short Street car parks.

SOUTHEND’s leading homeless charity, Harp, has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing antisocial behaviour while continuing its mission to support rough sleepers.

The Ironworks is Southend’s beloved arts and culture venue, situated at 90 The High Street. The concept has rapidly grown in popularity, becoming a hub of creativity and entertainment in the heart of Southend since opening in September 2022.

The most recent local elections saw Labour become the biggest political group on the council for the first time in almost 70 years, allowing us to form a stable administration on Southend-on-Sea City Council with colleagues from the Liberal Democrat and Independent Groups.

The Puzzling Saga of Southend’s Refuse Collection and the Quest for Clarity- This is not the most exciting subject, but an important one for all Southend residents: ‘Refuse Collection’. ‘Whoopee,’ I hear you cry.