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In the last edition of the Oracle, concerns were raised regarding plans by UK house building company Bellway to build on the floodplain in Shoebury. Local residents have questioned how planning decisions, such as this one in Shoebury and the conversion of the old HMRC building on Victoria Avenue, get approved despite opposition.

October 12th marked my first 100 days as an MP, and what an exhilarating journey it has been! In this time, I’ve participated in 17 votes in Westminster, delivered three parliamentary speeches, met with 18 key stakeholders from Southend—such as the police and hospital representatives—and attended 33 community events.

Southend’s new District Commander, Chief Inspector Dave Browning, has set four main goals: increase police visibility, further reduce violence, improve crime solve rates, and keep the public informed about policing efforts. With crime down 6.3% and anti-social behavior reduced by 13.9% over the past year, Ch. Insp Browning is building on a positive trend.

Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce a new agreement with Stephensons of Essex to provide a vital new bus service for residents in the southern part of St Luke’s Ward.

Leigh-on-Sea resident pleads guilty and fined over £2,000 for misuse of a blue badge. On October 24, 2024, Pravinatha Shetty,…

As Halloween approaches, Southend-on-Sea City Council is urging residents to ensure that their fang-tastic fun doesn’t turn into a nightmare for the environment and local wildlife.

As part of UK Parliament Week (18 to 24 November), Southend-on-Sea City Council’s Youth Voice & Elections teams are hosting a series of interactive workshops for secondary schools across Southend.

Calling all year 6 parents and carers to apply now for their child’s secondary school place for September 2025. Southend-on-Sea…

Southend-on-Sea City Council proudly announces that its Family Centres have been awarded the prestigious Level 3 accreditation by the Baby Friendly Initiative, a program by UNICEF UK.

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for Essex has announced an additional £1.6 million in funding for 2024 to combat anti-social behaviour in 15 targeted hotspot areas across the county.