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Southend residents are rallying against plans to build 10,000 homes on cherished Green Belt land, with James Miller of Southend Confelicity arguing the proposal contradicts national planning rules, lacks infrastructure, and ignores viable brownfield alternatives.

I recently met with the CEO of Visit England to discuss the need for investment in domestic tourism outside of London.

Ten teenagers have admitted their roles in violent disorder on Southend seafront last summer, following a major police operation. Officers vow zero tolerance as sentencing awaits at Basildon Crown Court this July.

It has been an honour and a privilege to conclude my service on the Crime and Policing Bill Committee, which has been scrutinising the new, tougher laws line by line, as it goes through parliament.

Over 300 of Southend’s musicians and artist came out on Friday 23 May for a private view of the Scene by the Sea art exhibition and map launch at Southend’s Beecroft Gallery.

The New Towns Taskforce is the group the government will listen to when it comes to large-scale developments like the one proposed on our Green Belt.

A sixth form is working with Chelsea FC to drive the need for women’s football to be represented in schools.

This summer, residents and visitors will have the chance to explore both local and global maritime history, from newly conserved artefacts recovered from a 17th century Southend shipwreck, to stepping aboard a working replica of Christopher Columbus’s Santa Maria.

All eight of Southend’s beaches have once again achieved prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards in this year’s Keep Britain Tidy announcement — a testament to their high standards in water quality, cleanliness, and facilities.

South East and Central Essex Mind is proud to announce it is collaborating with four other local Minds to strengthen mental health support for people across Essex: making sure that wherever you are in Essex, there is a local Mind ready to support you.