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Following the devastating incident at London Southend Airport, I want to extend my deepest condolences on behalf of Southend-on-Sea City Council to the families, friends, and colleagues of those who tragically lost their lives.

The wait is over — the 2025–2026 National League fixtures have officially been released, and excitement is building fast across Southend.

Waddle-on- Sea is an extraordinary public art event which will take place from Friday 11 July to Wednesday 3 September and aims to raise vital funds for Havens Hospice.

At tonight’s Full Council meeting, The Worshipful the Mayor, Cllr Nigel Folkard, will lead a minute’s silence in memory of Leonna Ruka, the seven-year-old girl who tragically lost her life following an incident in Chalkwell Park on Saturday 28 June.

A packed public meeting in Thorpe Bay united campaigners from across Southend to resist controversial new town plans at Bournes Green. With residents fired up by a passionate speech, legal strategies, and environmental concerns, opposition continues to build as Rochford Council formally withdraws support from the proposal.

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 MP Bayo Alaba hosted a well-attended public meeting to discuss the future of the historic Kursaal building, gathering input from residents and sharing council updates. The meeting highlighted the site’s cultural significance and explored its potential revitalisation.

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.

Two off-duty police officers from Southend, Sergeant Alex Farr and PC Sam Hilbery, have been formally commended for their extraordinary bravery after confronting and detaining two armed burglars in Rochford. Despite being threatened with a crowbar, the officers acted decisively, calling for backup and restraining the suspects during a violent struggle. Their courageous actions, taken while off duty, have been praised by Chief Constable Harrington as a testament to their professionalism and unwavering dedication to public safety.