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Southend West and Leigh have received a major boost under Labour’s first spending review, with funding increases across transport, health, schools, and policing — delivering tangible benefits for local residents and services.

This exhibition focuses on the conservation and scientific analysis of incredibly well-preserved finds from the London shipwreck.

Residents, businesses and local organisations are being asked to share their views on the future of councils in Essex. A public consultation to give people a chance to have their say has been launched by a number of authorities to guide their proposed vision for new unitary councils across Greater Essex.

Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Freedom Leisure as its new provider for leisure services across the city.

Southend’s new Mayor, Cllr Nigel Folkard, begins a year of community engagements, championing local causes and promoting unity across the city — with Southend in Sight and Southend University Hospital as his chosen charities.

Southend-on-Sea City Council has apologised after identifying a software error dating back to 2018 which led to overcharging residents for care services. A total of 586 individuals were affected, with the council now issuing refunds and correcting its systems.

As Southend’s seafront gears up for another busy summer, Southend-on-Sea City Council is reminding residents and visitors of the Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) in place to help keep everyone safe and ensure a great day out for all.

Campaigners are preparing to rally in protest over contentious proposals to build 10,000 new homes on protected Green Belt land.

Southend, Rochford and Wakering residents are being urged to speak out as pressure mounts to build over 10,000 homes on protected Green Belt land near Bournes Green.

Local resident Peter Lovett questions Southend Council’s promises surrounding a 10,000-home development on Green Belt land. Citing a long list of broken commitments—from scrapped flood defences to stalled infrastructure projects—he warns residents not to be swayed by “bold” plans that history suggests will never be delivered.