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Residents in Southend’s conservation areas are voicing frustration over the city council’s decision to introduce multiple wheelie bins, arguing it undermines long-standing conservation rules designed to protect the city’s historic charm.

Anna Firth, former MP for Southend West, calls for an end to animal experimentation in the UK, highlighting that over 2.7 million animals are still used annually. She argues that animal-free research not only spares suffering but offers better human outcomes and economic growth.

Shoebury is set to receive £20 million over the next decade through the Government’s Pride in Place fund. MP Bayo Alaba says this investment will empower local residents through a new Neighbourhood Board to decide how the funding is used — from youth facilities to cleaner streets and revitalised high streets.

Southend police officers spent over 5,400 hours on high-visibility patrols this summer, making 105 arrests and ensuring a safe, positive atmosphere across the city’s busiest areas.

Waterwatch UK will now take the lead in managing Southend’s Water Quality Summits, following a handover from local MPs. Despite progress in engaging Anglian Water, delays in council water testing continue to frustrate campaigners.

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Southend-on-Sea City Council has successfully prosecuted a local man for blue badge fraud, reinforcing its commitment to tackling misuse of the system and protecting support for those who genuinely need it. Innocent Kadowonda, 40, of Gordon Road, Southend-on-Sea, pleaded guilty to unlawful use of a disabled person’s parking badge and theft after being caught using a badge issued to a local care organisation. He was fined and ordered to pay costs totalling £714.

The Leigh-on-Sea Business Expo 2025 was hailed a success, bringing together local entrepreneurs and business professionals to network, collaborate, and celebrate Southend’s thriving business community.

Southend United left it late at Roots Hall, scoring twice in stoppage time to secure a thrilling 2–0 victory over Brackley Town. Goals from Leon Chambers-Parillon and Andy Dallas capped off a dominant display and extended the Shrimpers’ unbeaten run in the National League.

London Southend Airport is celebrating its biggest winter schedule in six years, offering over 360,000 seats and six brand-new destinations, including Barcelona, Berlin, and Lapland. The expanded network runs from November to March 2026, with flights ideal for ski breaks, city escapes, and winter sun holidays.

At a Glance Rock pooling has long been one of Britain’s favourite seaside pastimes – and now it’s becoming a…